Linear accelerator radiosurgery in treatment of central neurocytomas.

Abstract

OBJECTIVES:

The purpose of this report was to review our experience with stereotactic radiosurgery in the management of patients with residual neurocytomas after initial surgery.

METHODS:

Between October 1996 and December 2001, four patients with central neurocytoma were treated by surgery and subsequently underwent linear accelerator (LINAC) radiosurgery.

RESULTS:

Two of the patients were cured, one exhibited a significant reduction in tumour size and the fourth remains stable. All four patients are alive and well.

CONCLUSIONS:

In cases of small residual tumours or recurrences radiosurgery allows open surgery to be avoided and is a safe and potentially effective approach.

• Authors: J M Martín, M Katati, E López, J A Bullejos, G Arregui, H Busquier, A Mínguez, G Olivares, V Hernández, V Arjona
• Journal: Acta neurochirurgica (Acta Neurochir (Wien)) Vol. 145 Issue 9 Pg. 749-54; discussion 754 (Sep 2003) ISSN: 0001-6268 [Print] Austria
• PMID: 14505100 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms (diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery)
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Lateral Ventricles (diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery)
• Male
• Neoplasm, Residual
• Neurocytoma (diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery)
• Radiography
• Radiosurgery
• Radiotherapy Dosage
• Retrospective Studies
• Time Factors
• Treatment Outcome