Predicting risk factors for radiation pneumonitis after stereotactic body radiation therapy for primary or metastatic lung tumours

Abstract

Subclinical ILD was the only significant factor for Grade 2-5 RP. In addition, the cases with honeycombing had a high potential for fatality related to severe RP. Patients with subclinical ILD should be carefully monitored for the occurrence of severe RP after SBRT. Advances in knowledge: Hypofractionated SBRT for primary or metastatic lung tumours provides a high local control rate and safe treatment.