Linear accelerator radiosurgery for central neurocytoma: a case report

J Neurooncol. 2003 Feb;61(3):249-54. doi: 10.1023/a:1022540929253.

Abstract

This study presents a case of central neurocytoma successfully treated with linear accelerator (LINAC)stereotactic radiosurgery. Originally, the tumor in the left lateral ventricle was removed by craniotomy, but a small residual mass was detected in follow-up magnetic resonance imagery 6 months after the operation. A further 6 months later, additional radiographic studies revealed that the residual mass had grown. LINAC radiosurgery was then performed, in which 1750 cGy doses were delivered at the 70% level with 3 isocenters (collimator size, 2 cm). The mass was completely absent over the duration of follow-up, including the final MR imagery examination 51 months after radiosurgery. LINAC radiosurgery is suggested to be a good treatment modality for residual or recurrent central neurocytoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Korea
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neurocytoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Neurocytoma / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Radiosurgery / methods*