Treatment of MRI-Diagnosed Trigeminal Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors by Stereotactic Radiotherapy in Dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) is an emerging technique for treating tumors in animals.

Objectives

To assess the outcome of dogs with suspected intracranial trigeminal nerve peripheral nerve sheath tumors (PNST) treated with SRT.

Animals

Eight dogs with presumptive PNST.

Methods

This was a retrospective study of dogs identified by searching UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital medical records for dogs treated with SRT for a presumed PNST. Presumptive diagnosis was based on magnetic resonance imaging. SRT was delivered in 3 dose fractions of 8 Gray (Gy) on consecutive days or every other day to a total dose of 24 Gy.

Results

Median disease-specific survival was 745 days (range: 99-1375 days, n = 6). No signs of acute adverse effects o

SUBMITTER: Hansen KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5089643 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature