Neurocitoma central: análisis de 7 casos / Central neurocytoma: Revision of seven cases

Objective. We’ll analyze our cases of Central Neurocitoma, regarding their common factors, surgical treatment and management of recurrences. Method. 7 cases of Central Neurocitoma, were diagnosticated and received treatment in Hospital Cordoba & Clinica Reina Fabiola between 2000-2006, with a follow up of, at last, 12 months. Results. We find male predominance, average age 26 years. They, have frequently, intracranial hypertension because of hydrocephaly. Atypical tumor and subtotal resection had early recurrence. Conclusions. When we have intraventricular tumors in male young people, we should think about these lesions. The treatment would be aggressive in the first resection and always perform mib 1 index because the recurrence depends on previous factors. Radiant therapy con be used in atypical cases and mib 1>3%.