Stereotactic radiosurgery for recurrent central neurocytoma: case report.

Abstract

Neurocytomas are typically benign tumors that have high local control rates after gross total resection. Nevertheless, tumor recurrence is possible, and some patients have aggressive tumors. A 26-year-old woman had a recurrent, asymptomatic neurocytoma 3 years after gross total resection. The patient underwent stereotactic radiosurgery for the tumor recurrence. Thirty-four months later, the patient remained neurologically intact, and the tumor had decreased significantly in size. Radiosurgery may be a viable treatment option for patients with recurrent neurocytomas or for patients whose tumor resections were subtotal.