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An Ommaya reservoir was inserted via a right frontal approach using Kocher\u2019s point without ventricular penetration. Cyst aspiration resulted in marked volume reduction. Staged Gamma Knife radiosurgery was subsequently performed, targeting only the reduced cystic lesion and mural enhancement, while excluding the catheter tract from the radiation field. Initial follow-up imaging demonstrated good local control. However, several months later, a new enhancing lesion developed linearly along the catheter tract. Surgical resection confirmed viable metastatic squamous cell carcinoma. No histological features of radiation necrosis were identified.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Although rare, catheter-tract recurrence can occur after Ommaya reservoir-assisted cyst decompression followed by SRS. This finding should be regarded as a clinical caution rather than a contraindication to this treatment strategy. 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