Paranoid Syndrome as the First Sign of Central Neurocytoma: A Case Report

This report presents the case of a 27-year-old patient with paranoid syndrome without neurological symptoms, in whom magnetic resonance imaging confirmed a large intracranial tumor located predominantly in the right lateral ventricle and third ventricle reaching down to the hypothalamus. Resection of the tumor (histopathologically a CN) resulted in complete remission of the psychotic symptoms. This case supports the need for neuroimaging in all patients with first-episode psychosis because of the possibility of neurologically silent brain tumors. Quick diagnosis in such cases is crucial for the selection of treatment methods and prognosis.
Source: Journal of Psychiatric Practice - Category: Psychiatry Tags: Clinical Case Discussions Source Type: research