Fractionated radiotherapy for spinal tumors: A literature review regarding spinal glioma, ependymoma, and meningioma.

Abstract

Radiation therapy plays a vital role in the management of primary spinal tumors in adults. However, due to the rarity of these tumor types, the literature on optimal treatment indications and radiation doses is limited. Many treatment recommendations are extrapolated from their cranial counterparts, where more data are available. Despite the absence of prospective data, numerous retrospective studies have provided valuable insights to guide treatment decisions until more comprehensive data become available. This review provides an overview of the most relevant literature, with a specific focus on spinal gliomas, ependymomas, and meningiomas, in the context of the role of radiation therapy.