Hurthle cell carcinoma presenting as a single choroid plexus metastasis
Andrew T Healy1, Balint Otvos2, Jason Schroeder3
1Department of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
Summary
This case report details the first instance of Hurthle cell papillary thyroid carcinoma metastasis to the choroid plexus. The tumor initially responded to radiosurgery but later required resection.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Endocrinology
- Pathology
Background:
- Choroid plexus masses are rare, accounting for 0.3-0.8% of intracranial tumors.
- Metastatic disease to the brain is common, but specific origins can be unusual.
- Hurthle cell papillary thyroid carcinoma is a distinct subtype of thyroid cancer.
