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Choroid plexus acinar adenoma: a case report
Daniel Rembao-Bojórquez1, Rosalba Vega, Luis Bermúdez-Maldonado
1Department of Neuropathology, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía, Av. Insurgentes sur no.3877, colonia la fama, 14269, Tlalpan, DF, Mexico.
Journal of Neuro-Oncology
|April 5, 2007
Summary
A rare acinar choroid plexus adenoma caused obstructive hydrocephalus in an elderly male. Despite surgical intervention, the patient experienced complications and succumbed shortly after the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Neuropathology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Acinar choroid plexus adenomas are extremely rare tumors.
- This case highlights a significant clinical presentation of such a rare neoplasm.
Observation:
- A 79-year-old male presented with a 3-year history of occipital headaches, vomiting, ataxia, and gait difficulties.
- Imaging revealed a large, contrast-enhancing fourth ventricular mass causing obstructive hydrocephalus.
Findings:
- Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of acinar choroid plexus adenoma.
- The tumor was adherent to the ependymal lining and the walls/floor of the fourth ventricle.
Implications:
- This case underscores the diagnostic challenges and potential severity of rare choroid plexus tumors.
- Aggressive adherence and post-operative complications can significantly impact patient outcomes.
