Central neurocytomas of uncommon locations: report of two cases

We report two patients with central neurocytomas at an uncommon location in the brain. The first, a 58-year-old man presenting with signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure, had a tumor located at the pineal region. The second, a 21-year-old woman with tumor in the aqueductal region had worsening migraine-like headaches and diplopia. Both patients had obstructive hydrocephalus treated by neuroendoscopic third ventriculostomy and biopsy of the tumors. No additional treatment was done. We conclude that neurocytomas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of tumors located in the pineal and aqueductal regions.

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Autores principales: Gomes,Francinaldo Lobato, França,Luciano Ricardo, Zymberg,Samuel Tau, Cavalheiro,Sérgio
Formato: Digital revista
Idioma:English
Publicado: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO 2006
Acceso en línea:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2006000600025
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