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Cerebello-pontine angle choroid plexus papilloma
P Singh1, V K Batish1, S Sarup1
1Neuro Centre, Command Hospital (SC), Pune - 411 040, India.
Neurology India
|March 6, 2018
Summary
A rare choroid plexus papilloma was diagnosed in a 23-year-old male with right cerebellopontine angle (CP) angle tumor. This finding highlights the importance of considering rare tumors in CP angle diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Neurosurgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Cerebellopontine (CP) angle tumors are uncommon, with varied etiologies.
- Choroid plexus papillomas are rare neoplasms typically found in the ventricles, but can occur in the CP angle.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of choroid plexus papilloma in the cerebellopontine angle.
- To emphasize the diagnostic considerations for CP angle masses.
Main Methods:
- Clinical presentation and radiological findings were assessed.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of choroid plexus papilloma.
Main Results:
- A 23-year-old male presented with clinical and radiological signs of a right CP angle tumor.
- Histopathology definitively identified the tumor as a choroid plexus papilloma.
Conclusions:
- Choroid plexus papilloma is an exceptionally rare cause of a CP angle tumor.
- Accurate histopathological diagnosis is crucial for managing rare CP angle neoplasms.
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