CENTRAL NEUROCYTOMA OF THALAMIC ORIGIN

Central neurocytoma is a ram benign tumour of neuronal origin that has only recently been described. The majority of previously reported cam have originated from the septum pellucidum and the walls of the later al ventricles. We describe a case of central neurocytoma arising from the thalamus. This site of origin has not been previously described. A review of the literature and discussion of the management follow.