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Benign central neurocytoma.

K Ashkan1, A T Casey, C D'Arrigo

  • 1Departments of Neurological Surgery and Neuropathology, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, England.

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|August 30, 2000
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Central neurocytoma may not always be benign or intraventricular. This study shows atypical locations and aggressive behavior in some cases, challenging traditional views.

Area of Science:

  • Neuro-oncology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Central neurocytoma is traditionally viewed as a benign, intraventricular tumor.
  • This notion is primarily based on limited retrospective data.
  • Prospective data is needed to understand the tumor's diverse nature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present prospective data on 12 patients diagnosed with central neurocytoma.
  • To highlight the diverse clinical, radiologic, and histologic characteristics of this tumor.
  • To challenge the classic concept of central neurocytoma as exclusively benign and intraventricular.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective collection of clinical, radiologic, and histologic data from 12 patients diagnosed with central neurocytoma between 1991 and 1997.
  • Evaluation of Karnofsky performance score for each patient.

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  • Assessment of proliferation using Ki-67 labeling index.

    • Main Results:

    • Two tumors were found in atypical locations: parietal lobe and spine.
    • Two patients exhibited aggressive tumor behavior with clinical and radiologic progression.
    • High proliferation rates (5.3% and 11.2%) were observed in aggressive cases.
    • Total tumor excision was the preferred treatment; radiotherapy considered for residual or aggressive tumors.

    Conclusions:

    • The traditional concept of central neurocytoma as a benign intraventricular tumor requires re-evaluation.
    • Central neurocytomas can present with atypical locations and aggressive behavior.
    • Proliferation rates are important indicators of tumor behavior.