Does a central neuroblastoma require a craniotomy?

Craniotomy is recommended for the treatment of CNC tumor, and surgical total resection of the tumor is the key to improve the patient’s prognosis, which can be supplemented with radiotherapy and chemotherapy after surgery.
Early clinical symptoms of CNS tumors are often unremarkable, and a few patients only have slight discomfort. With the development of the disease, headache and nausea, accompanied by blurred vision, or even blindness. After diagnosis by cranial CT and MRI, craniotomy can be performed under the premise of meeting the indications for surgery, which can have a better therapeutic effect.
CNS tumor is sensitive to radiotherapy. Surgical resection of the tumor is aimed at relieving obstructive hydrocephalus, and postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy can control the growth of the tumor, delay recurrence and achieve long-term survival. Therefore, surgical treatment is recommended for patients who meet the indications for surgery.
If the patients have any discomfort symptoms, they should consult a doctor in time to identify the cause of the disease for treatment.