Solitary intraventricular tumors in dogs and cats treated with radiotherapy alone or combined with ventriculoperitoneal shunts: A retrospective descriptive case series

Beckmann, Katrin; Kowalska, Malwina; Meier, Valeria

doi:10.1111/jvim.16583

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Beckmann, K., Kowalska, M., & Meier, V. (2023). Solitary intraventricular tumors in dogs and cats treated with radiotherapy alone or combined with ventriculoperitoneal shunts: A retrospective descriptive case series. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 37(1), 204–215. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16583

Abstract

Background: Intraventricular tumors are rare, optimal treatment is not defined. Symptomatic patients often exhibit life-threatening hydrocephalus. With several months time-to-effect after radiotherapy (RT), increased intracranial pressure is concerning. This increase in pressure can be overcome by ventriculoperitoneal shunting (VPS). Objectives: Retrospective evaluation of outcome and complications in dogs and cats with intracranial tumors treated with either RT or VPS/RT. Animals: Twelve client-owned cats and dogs. Methods: Dogs and