EC Neurology

Central neurocytoma (CN) is a rare benign intraventricular neuroepithelial tumor, constituting only 0.25-0.50% of intracranial tumors. Typically affecting young adults, CN presents with increased intracranial pressure symptoms. We report a case of a 22-year-old woman with worsening headaches, vomiting, and blurry vision. Imaging revealed a soap-bubble-like mass in the left lateral ventricle, confirming CN after resection. CN is distinguished by its location, commonly in the lateral ventricle near the foramen of Monro, and its bubble soap appearance on imaging. Surgery remains the primary therapeutic option, providing the best long-term prognosis for these slow-growing tumors in young adults.

 Keywords: Intraventricular Neoplasm; Central Neurocytoma; MRI; Diagnostic Radiology

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