Advances in diagnostic and treatment modalities for intracranial tumors

J Vet Intern Med. 2014 Jul-Aug;28(4):1165-85. doi: 10.1111/jvim.12370. Epub 2014 May 9.

Abstract

Intracranial neoplasia is a common clinical condition in domestic companion animals, particularly in dogs. Application of advances in standard diagnostic and therapeutic modalities together with a broad interest in the development of novel translational therapeutic strategies in dogs has resulted in clinically relevant improvements in outcome for many canine patients. This review highlights the status of current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to intracranial neoplasia and areas of novel treatment currently in development.

Keywords: Brain tumor; CNS disorders; Neuroimaging; Neurology; Neurosurgery; Oncology; Oncology treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain / pathology
  • Brain / surgery
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Brain Neoplasms / pathology
  • Brain Neoplasms / surgery
  • Brain Neoplasms / therapy
  • Brain Neoplasms / veterinary*
  • Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Dog Diseases / pathology
  • Dog Diseases / surgery
  • Dog Diseases / therapy
  • Dogs
  • Immunoglobulin G / therapeutic use
  • Melphalan / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G
  • antineoplastic agent K 18
  • Melphalan