All of the following are true about long terms sequel of cranio spinal radiotherapy for children with CNS tumors except:: (A) Neurocognitive dysfunction, (B) Endocrinologic dysfunction, (C) Musculo skeletan hypoplasia, (D) Neuropscychological sequel are independent of radiation dose
Answer is D. Ans. (d) Neuropsychological sequelae are independent of radiation dose* The dose of RT decides the effects due to white matter changes which occur.