Abstract
Central neurocytomas (CN) are rare intraventricular tumors with prominent neuronal differentiation. CN commonly arise in the lateral ventricles of young adults who predominantly present with raised intracranial pressure. Few studies have described the clinical, pathological, and radiological features of these tumors, and those that have are typically single case reports. Herein, we report ten patients with CN with variable clinical and pathological features and discuss the management of these tumors. Nine tumors occupied the lateral ventricle and only one was located in the sellar region. On MRI, all 10 tumors showed heterogeneous hypo-or iso-intensity on T1-weighted and hyperintensity on T2-weighted MRI. Contrast enhancement varied greatly from very slight to intense. All patients were surgically treated by macroscopic total or subtotal removal. Postoperative radiotherapy was given to six patients (four of whom had undergone subtotal resection and two of whom had undergone total resection). The surgical and histopathological data of these patients were reviewed and analyzed. No recurrences were noted although we were unable to contact two patients for follow-up. A brief review of the literature concerning differential diagnosis and therapeutic aspects of these tumors is also presented.
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