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Here, we describe three further cases that were managed with different radiotherapeutic methods.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Case Description:<\/jats:title>\n We report three separate cases of histologically confirmed ELST in a 71-year-old female, a 26-year-old male, and a 74-year-old female, respectively. Each case presented with a variety of chronic-onset neuro-otological symptoms. For each patient, a primary neurosurgical approach was opted for, with radiotherapy arranged in adjuvant or salvage\/relapse settings following multidisciplinary team discussion. We explore the considerations for each case and discuss the role of radiation in this insidious pathology.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n This case series adds to the emerging literature by further highlighting the role of radiation as both an adjunct following neurosurgical intervention and a salvage procedure in those patients in which conventional upfront, or \u201cre-do\u201d surgery is not an option. As reported by other groups, different radiotherapy modalities can be considered, including stereotactic radiosurgery and volumetric modulated arc therapy radiation, though with variable results. 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