Choroid plexus carcinoma

Choroid plexus carcinoma
Choroid plexus carcinoma
Classification and external resources
ICD-O: 9390/3

A choroid plexus carcinoma is a type of choroid plexus tumor.[1][2]

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Signs and symptoms

the symptoms of choroid plexus carcinoma are similar to those of other brain tumors,and include:

  • Persistent or new onset headaches
  • Macrocephaly or bulging fontanels in infants.
  • Loss of appetite (refusal to take feed in infants)
  • Nausea and emesis[3]

Treatment

Treatment of choroid plexus carcinoma includes surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Gopal P, Parker JR, Debski R, Parker JC (August 2008). "Choroid plexus carcinoma". Arch. Pathol. Lab. Med. 132 (8): 1350–4. doi:10.1043/1543-2165(2008)132[1350:CPC]2.0.CO;2. PMID 18684041. http://journals.allenpress.com/jrnlserv/?request=get-abstract&issn=0003-9985&volume=132&page=1350. 
  2. ^ McEvoy AW, Harding BN, Phipps KP, et al. (April 2000). "Management of choroid plexus tumours in children: 20 years experience at a single neurosurgical centre". Pediatr Neurosurg 32 (4): 192–9. doi:10.1159/000028933. PMID 10940770. http://content.karger.com/produktedb/produkte.asp?typ=fulltext&file=pne32192. 
  3. ^ http://www.childernhospital.org
  4. ^ http://www.childernhospital.org/az/site2138/mainpageS2138P0.html
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Endocrine/
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CNS
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Neuroepithelial
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Astrocytoma (Pilocytic astrocytoma, Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma, Fibrillary (also diffuse or lowgrade) astrocytomas, Anaplastic astrocytoma, Glioblastoma multiforme)
Ependymoma · Subependymoma
Multiple/unknown
Mature
neuron
Primitive
Meningiomas
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