Neurocytoma in the cerebellum. Case report.

@article{Enam1997NeurocytomaIT,
  title={Neurocytoma in the cerebellum. Case report.},
  author={Suraiya Enam and Mark L. Rosenblum and Khang L. Ho},
  journal={Journal of neurosurgery},
  year={1997},
  volume={87 1},
  pages={
          100-2
        }
}
A neurocytoma is a central nervous system tumor composed of small cells with features of neuronal differentiation; it typically occurs in the periventricular region, close to the septum pellucidum and the foramen of Monro. In this article, the authors report the case of a neurocytoma located in the cerebellum, which to their knowledge is the first reported case of its kind. The finding of a neurocytoma at a nonclassic location refutes the theory that this tumor has its origins in subependymal… 
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