Choroid plexus carcinoma
| Choroid plexus carcinoma | |
|---|---|
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Photomicrograph of hematoxylin-eosin stained section of a choroid plexus carcinoma (grade III WHO) at 400x magnification. | |
| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-O | 9390/3 |
A choroid plexus carcinoma is a type of choroid plexus tumor.[1][2]
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 food in infants)
- Nausea and emesis[3]
Treatment
Treatment of choroid plexus carcinoma includes surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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://www.childernhospital.org
- ↑ http://www.childernhospital.org/az/site2138/mainpageS2138P0.html
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