Stereotactic radiosurgery for recurrent central neurocytoma: Case report

OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE: Neurocytomas are typically benign tumors that hav e high local control rates after gross total resection. Nevertheless, tumor recurrence is possible, and some patients have aggressive tumors. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 26-year-old woman had a recurrent, asymptomatic ne urocytoma 3 years after gross total resection. INTERVENTION: The patient underwent stereotactic radiosurgery for the tumor recurrence. Thirty-four months later, the patient remained neurologically intact, and the tumor had decreased significantly in size. CONCLUSION: Radiosurgery may be a viable treatment option for patients with recurrent neurocytomas or for patients whose tumor resections were subtota l.