Central Neurocytoma

Diagnosis:

Suggested by MRI and confirmed by pathology (brain biopsy/resection)

Findings on Investigations:

MRI:

  • Occur anywhere in the ventricular system. Septum pellucidum, temporal & frontal horns of the third ventricle.
  • Calcification, cystic component may occur. Variable contrast enhancement

Pathology:

Round cells, fibrillary background, Speckled chromatin, scant cytoplasm,
Prominent vasculature sometimes,
Immunohistochemistry: Positive for synaptophysin, NSE, taur, MAP2, class III beta tubulin

Treatment:

Surgical resection

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