Neurocytoma of the cerebellum

BACKGROUND: Neurocytomas are benign central nervous system tumor composed of small cells with characteristics of neuronal differentiation; they are usually located in the supratentorial periventricular region, in close relation to the septum pellucidum and the foramen of Monro. CASE DESCRIPTION: Her...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ogiwara, Hideki, Dubner, Steve, Bigio, Eileen, Chandler, James
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications Pvt Ltd 2011
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Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3086174/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21541206
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2152-7806.78246
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: Neurocytomas are benign central nervous system tumor composed of small cells with characteristics of neuronal differentiation; they are usually located in the supratentorial periventricular region, in close relation to the septum pellucidum and the foramen of Monro. CASE DESCRIPTION: Herein we report a rare case of a neurocytoma located in the cerebellar hemisphere. To date there are only four such reported cases. CONCLUSION: Neurocytomas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of mass lesions in the cerebellum.

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