Abstract
Central neurocytomas are rare intraventricular tumors of neuronal origin that most commonly affect young adults. These tumors have a benign course and excellent prognosis after surgery. We present the first documented case of an 18-year-old healthy Filipino male presenting with new-onset generalized seizures and a heterogeneously enhancing left lateral ventricle tumor on imaging. The tumor was completely excised through endoscopic surgery, after which the patient made a complete recovery. Proper selection of cases, coupled with neurosurgeon expertise, solidifies endoscopic surgery as a safe and reasonable approach to achieve gross total resection of an intraventricular tumor.
Highlights
Central neurocytomas are uncommon tumors, accounting for less than 1% of all primary brain tumors [1,2,3]
The total endoscopic resection of an intraventricular central neurocytoma has not been reported in the Philippines and only a few cases have been documented in published studies [12,13,14,15]
Surgery is curative for central neurocytomas and prognosis is excellent after gross total resection, with a 99% survival rate [16, 17]
Summary
Central neurocytomas are uncommon tumors, accounting for less than 1% of all primary brain tumors [1,2,3]. The tumor was completely excised through endoscopic surgery, after which the patient made a complete recovery. Proper selection of cases, coupled with neurosurgeon expertise, solidifies endoscopic surgery as a safe and reasonable approach to achieve gross total resection of an intraventricular tumor.
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