Central neurocytoma of atypical behavior. Case report and literature review

Central neurocytomas are central nervous system (CNS) tumors that typically show benign behavior and progression. These tumors usually occur in the lateral ventricles of young individuals. We present the case of a 36-year-old male patient who presented with an intraventricular expansive lesion causing hydrocephalus and seizures. The patient underwent an incomplete resection of the lesion but developed persistent postoperative hydrocephalus, requiring a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. The progression was favorable, and the patient was discharged for outpatient follow-up. Anatomic pathology examination revealed central neurocytoma, confirmed through immunohistochemistry. This report aims to present a case of this rare neoplasm, review the literature, and highlight its significance, given the favorable prognosis.