central neurocytoma

Epidemiology: - usually occurs in young adults - lateral ventricles near foramen of Monro & septum pellucidum, sometimes obstructing CSF flow. Pathology: - uniform round cells showing neuronal differentiation. Management: Prognosis: favorable following resection.

References

WHO International Histological Classification of Tumors. Histological Typing of Tumours of the Central Nervous System. Kleihues et al. Springer-Verlag 2nd ed. 1993