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In seven cases (16%), radiation-induced contrast enhancements (RICE) were detected after a median time of 14 months (range 2\u201326 months). RICE were asymptomatic (71%) or transient symptomatic (CTCAE \u00b0II; 29%). No CTCAE \u00b0III\/IV toxicities were observed. Lesions regressed during the follow-up period in three of the seven cases, and no lesion progressed during the follow-up period.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>These data demonstrate excellent effectiveness with 100% local control in a median follow-up period of 3.6 years with a promising cranial nerve functional protection rate of 80%. 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