Malignant Variant of the Central Neurocytoma.
- Author:
Yu Seok CHOI
1
;
Yeung Jin SONG
;
Ki Yeong HUH
;
Ki Uk KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea. kukim@mail.donga.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Central neurocytoma;
Recurrence;
Ki-67 labeling index
- MeSH:
Humans;
Neurocytoma*;
Neurons;
Prognosis;
Recurrence;
Third Ventricle;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2004;35(3):313-316
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Central neurocytoma is a rare, well-differentiated neuronal tumor and is usually located in the lateral or third ventricle of young adults. Its overall prognosis is excellent with a low proliferative index. The majority of previously reported malignant variants rarely did recurred after tumor removal and regarded as benign tumor despite of histopathological malignant feature. Nevertheless, we experienced a case of malignant variant of the central neurocytoma with high proliferative index(Ki-67 labeling index >30%), which showed recurrence immediately after surgery and died within 3 months POD. Here, we describe the case with a review of the literatures.
