Orbital Meningoencephalocele Due to Extraventricular Neurocytoma: Case Report

Journal Title: Journal of Neurology, Neurological Science and Disorders - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1

Abstract

Extraventricular Neurocytoma (EVN) is a rare primary tumor of Central Nervous System (CNS). To date, no cases have been reported in International Literature, about EVN associated to meningoencephalocele as manifestation of subacute increased intracranial pressure.

Authors and Affiliations

Cattalani Andrea, Grasso Vincenzo, Vitali Matteo, Longo Gian Paolo, Mariani Narciso, Barbanera Andrea

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  • EP ID EP560148
  • DOI 10.17352/jnnsd.000008
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Cattalani Andrea, Grasso Vincenzo, Vitali Matteo, Longo Gian Paolo, Mariani Narciso, Barbanera Andrea (2016). Orbital Meningoencephalocele Due to Extraventricular Neurocytoma: Case Report. Journal of Neurology, Neurological Science and Disorders, 2(1), 7-9. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-560148