Linear accelerator radiosurgery in treatment of central neurocytomas

The purpose of this report was to review our experience with stereotactic radiosurgery in the management of patients with residual neurocytomas after initial surgery. Between October 1996 and December 2001, four patients with central neurocytoma were treated by surgery and subsequently underwent lin...

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Published in:Acta neurochirurgica 2003-09, Vol.145 (9), p.749-754
Main Authors: Martín, J M, Katati, M, López, E, Bullejos, J A, Arregui, G, Busquier, H, Mínguez, A, Olivares, G, Hernández, V, Arjona, V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms - pathology
Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms - surgery
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Lateral Ventricles - diagnostic imaging
Lateral Ventricles - pathology
Lateral Ventricles - surgery
Male
Neoplasm, Residual
Neurocytoma - diagnostic imaging
Neurocytoma - pathology
Neurocytoma - surgery
Radiography
Radiosurgery
Radiotherapy Dosage
Retrospective Studies
Surgery
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:The purpose of this report was to review our experience with stereotactic radiosurgery in the management of patients with residual neurocytomas after initial surgery. Between October 1996 and December 2001, four patients with central neurocytoma were treated by surgery and subsequently underwent linear accelerator (LINAC) radiosurgery. 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. In cases of small residual tumours or recurrences radiosurgery allows open surgery to be avoided and is a safe and potentially effective approach.
ISSN:0001-6268
0942-0940
DOI:10.1007/s00701-003-0076-4