Behavioral disorders as unusual presentation of pediatric extraventricular neurocytoma: report on two cases and review of the literature

摘要

BackgroundExtraventricular neurocytomas (EVNs) are rare parenchymal brain tumors, distinct from central neurocytomas that are typically located within the supratentorial ventricular system. Seizures and headache represent the most common symptoms of extraventricular neurocytomas in the cerebral hemisphere both in adult and pediatric population.