Immunohistochemical studies for neuronal differentiation in glial tumors revealed subsets of tumors having both characteristics of glial and neuronal lineages. Glial tumors with neuronal differentiation can be observed with diverse…
This article presents an overview of spinal neurocytomas. A rare manifestation of an uncommon tumor, extraventricular neurocytomas (EVNs) should be included in the differential for spinal intradural and intramedullary tumors….
This article reviews the variation in imaging, histopathology, clinical course, and management seen with central neurocytomas (CNs). CNs have often been misdiagnosed as oligodendrogliomas and ependymomas; however, synaptophysin positivity can…
Extraventricular neurocytomas (EVNs) are rare neoplasms with many similar morphologic features compared with central neurocytomas. EVNs have been reported in a variety of locations and mainly occur within the cerebral…
Central neurocytoma (CN) is an uncommon, deep-seated tumor of the central nervous system. Optimal treatment strategies and long-term outcomes are not well established. The mainstay of initial treatment CN is…
Treatment following neurosurgical resection or biopsy of a central neurocytoma depends on the pathologic analysis and proliferative activity demonstrated, the extent of surgical resection, the neuroanatomic location and accessibility of…
This article elucidates the role of stereotactic radiosurgery for the management of central neurocytoma. This rare intraventricular tumor is usually benign and is best treated with surgical excision if the…
Intraventricular neurocytomas (IVNs) are rare tumors of neuronal differentiation, accounting for 0.1% to 0.5% of all primary brain tumors. Complete surgical resection is highly recommended, but at least one-third to…
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has evolved into a mainstay in the primary and adjuvant management of most intracranial tumors. Central neurocytomas are rare, usually benign, intraventricular tumors that can be challenging…
Angiographic findings suggest that central neurocytoma (CN) might originate from neuronal cells of the subventricular zone (SVZ) around the foramen of Monro rather than from the septum pellucidum. The majority…
