Unusual olfactory perception during radiation sessions for primary brain tumors: a retrospective study.

摘要: During irradiation sessions for brain tumors or head and neck cancers, some patients experience abnormal olfactory sensations. To date, the frequency of such sensations during these treatment has not been investigated. We analyzed in who underwent radiation therapy at our institution primary tumors, excluding malignant lymphoma, between January 2009 2018. A total 191 were awake capable communicating this retrospective medical study. Of patients, 7 aware irradiation. The median age was 13 (range 8-47) years, Six <20 years age, accounting 10% population similar (n = 60). However, only 1 131 aged ≥20 complained strange Four seven had germ cell but none a medulloblastoma. investigated experienced light sensation, as an internal standard to ascertain accuracy Only 10 sensation their sessions. This suggests that possibly underestimated In conclusion, considerable number unusual treatment. Further prospective studies on are needed clarify underlying mechanism sensation.