Central neurocytoma
Central neurocytoma
Definition
Central neurocytoma is a very rare brain tumor of young adults (over 100 cases reported worldwide). It is typically found in the lateral ventricles and occasionally in the third ventricle. Symptoms are those of increased intracranial pressure: headache, nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, vision problems and mental changes. Total removal of the tumor is the therapy of choice. Post-operative prognosis is generally good.
Also known as central neurocytoma (WHO grade II) — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 14174 per MONDO
- MESH D018306 per MONDO
- NCIT C3791 per MONDO
- Orphanet 73256 per MONDO
- UMLS C0206719 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brain | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Brain ventricle | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Interventricular foramen of CNS | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lateral ventricles | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |