Central Neurocytoma Originated from Atrium with Malignant Trans formation: A Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.2000.42.2.227
- Author:
Gyeong Ip KWON
1
;
Young Duk JOH
;
Seong Min KIM
;
Jin Do HUH
;
Hee Kyong JANG
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Medical College of Kosin University, Pusan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Brain, neoplasms;
Central neurocytoma;
Brain, ventricles
- MeSH:
Cerebral Ventricles;
Edema;
Female;
Humans;
Lateral Ventricles;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Middle Aged;
Neurocytoma*;
Septum Pellucidum
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2000;42(2):227-230
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Central neurocytoma, a cerebral intraventricular tumor, is usually benign. It frequently develops in the area of the foramen of Monro, and is usually attached to the septum pellucidum. Mild to moderate contrast enhancement is common. We encountered a case of central neurocytoma in a 60-year-old woman; the tumor arose from the atrium of the lateral ventricle, and extraventricular extension and malignant transformation were apparent. CT and MRI revealed a well-defined, slightly heterogeneous mass measuring 2.5x3x5cm with surrounding edema. There was strong contrast enhancement of the mass.
