Central Neurocytoma: A Case Report

Authors

  • José Luis Sánchez Peña Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Docente “Hermanos Ameijeiras”
  • Aisa Peña Casanova Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Docente “Hermanos Ameijeiras”
  • América del Rosario Pérez Echeverría Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Docente “Hermanos Ameijeiras”
  • Rubén Marcelo Alfonso Quiala Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Docente “Hermanos Ameijeiras”

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53903/01212095.98

Keywords:

Central neurocytoma, Brain neoplasms, Magnetic resonance imaging

Abstract

Intraepithelial central neurocytoma is a rare tumor, with very low incidence and favorable prognosis. Its radiological presentation shows similarities with other brain tumors. The case of a 36-year-old patient with an incidental diagnosis of central intra-epithelial neurocytoma is described. After 13 years of diagnosis the patient refers clinical symptoms of headache and bradypsychia. The patient refused surgery. Diagnosis and follow-up is possible by means of magnetic resonance imaging with spectroscopy.

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Published

2019-12-30

How to Cite

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Sánchez Peña, J. L. .; Peña Casanova, A. .; Pérez Echeverría, A. del R. .; Alfonso Quiala, R. M. . Central Neurocytoma: A Case Report. Rev. colomb. radiol. 2019, 30, 5242-5244.

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