Bone Mineral Density Reduction Following Irradiation of Brain Tumors

Abstract

Total body bone mineral density (TBBMD) was measured by X-ray absorptiometry in 46 brain tumor patients aged from 3.8 to 28.7 years (mean 14.9 y) at a mean of 6.4 y (range 1.4-14.8 y) after end of treatment for brain tumor.

Keywords

• total body bone mineral density
• brain tumor
• craniospinal irradiation