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Intraventricular Central Neurocytoma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2015

M. Giroux ,
J.P. Farmer ,
K.M. Meagher-Villemure ,
A.M. O’Gorman  and
J.L. Montes
M. Giroux
Affiliation:
Department of Neurosurgery, The Montreal Children’s Hospital, McGill University, Montreal
J.P. Farmer*
Affiliation:
Department of Neurosurgery, The Montreal Children’s Hospital, McGill University, Montreal
K.M. Meagher-Villemure
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, The Montreal Children’s Hospital, McGill University, Montreal
A.M. O’Gorman
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, The Montreal Children’s Hospital, McGill University, Montreal
J.L. Montes
Affiliation:
Department of Neurosurgery, The Montreal Children’s Hospital, McGill University, Montreal
*
Division of Neurosurgery, The Montreal Children’s Hospital, 2300 Tupper Street Rm C-811, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3H 1P3
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Abstract:

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A case of central neurocytoma treated surgically is described. The authors review the literature. Emphasis is placed on radiological and pathological features not previously described. In particular, the intra-operative ultrasound appearance is described. The role of adjunctive radiotherapy is also discussed.

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Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences , Volume 19 , Issue 3 , August 1992 , pp. 392 - 396
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Copyright © Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation 1992

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