Abstract |
This study presents a case of central neurocytoma successfully treated with linear accelerator (LINAC)stereotactic radiosurgery. Originally, the tumor in the left lateral ventricle was removed by craniotomy, but a small residual mass was detected in follow-up magnetic resonance imagery 6 months after the operation. A further 6 months later, additional radiographic studies revealed that the residual mass had grown. LINAC radiosurgery was then performed, in which 1750 cGy doses were delivered at the 70% level with 3 isocenters (collimator size, 2 cm). The mass was completely absent over the duration of follow-up, including the final MR imagery examination 51 months after radiosurgery. LINAC radiosurgery is suggested to be a good treatment modality for residual or recurrent central neurocytoma.
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Authors | Chae-Yong Kim, Sun Ha Paek, Dong Gyu Kim |
Journal | Journal of neuro-oncology
(J Neurooncol)
Vol. 61
Issue 3
Pg. 249-54
(Feb 2003)
ISSN: 0167-594X [Print] United States |
PMID | 12675318
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms
(diagnostic imaging, surgery)
- Female
- Humans
- Korea
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Neurocytoma
(diagnostic imaging, surgery)
- Radiography
- Radiosurgery
(methods)
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