Radiosurgery with Gamma Knife in Central Neurocitoma: Case Report

Abstract

Central neurocytoma is considered a neoplasm classified as grade II by the WHO, of intraventricular location, although they can be aggressive. Due to the rare incidence, there are no fixed treatment rules or radiation therapy recommendations. Macroscopic total resection is usually curative, however, it is only achieved in 30-50% of cases due to the central location. Adjuvant treatment for optimal neurocytoma management should be considered. Stereotactic radiosurgery is now increasingly recommended as an adjuvant treatment. A case report of a patient treated with postoperative radiosurgery with high local control is presented, and the literature review is also performed.