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Diffuse villous hyperplasia of choroid plexus.
A C Iplikcioglu1, S Bek, C A Gökduman
1Neurosurgery Clinic, Social Security Okmeydani Teaching Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Acta Neurochirurgica
|March 9, 2006
Summary
Diffuse villous hyperplasia of choroid plexus (DVHCP) is a rare condition causing enlarged choroid plexus and excess cerebrospinal fluid. Ventriculo-atrial shunt insertion offers an effective treatment for this rare hydrocephalus cause.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatric Neurology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Diffuse villous hyperplasia of choroid plexus (DVHCP) is a rare condition characterized by diffuse enlargement of the entire choroid plexus.
- This condition leads to overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), resulting in hydrocephalus.
Observation:
- Diagnosis is typically established via MRI, revealing diffusely enlarged, contrast-enhancing choroid plexus in patients with overproduction hydrocephalus.
- This report details a case of DVHCP and reviews existing literature.
Findings:
- The study highlights the rarity of DVHCP, with only 5 reported cases in the CT and MRI era.
- Ventriculo-atrial shunt insertion is presented as a simple and effective treatment for DVHCP-associated hydrocephalus.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited understanding of DVHCP.
- Effective management strategies, such as shunt insertion, are crucial for patients with this rare condition.