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[A case of giant choroid plexus carcinoma in a child (author's transl)]
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Giant choroid plexus carcinoma in a child requires immediate surgical intervention to manage intracranial pressure. Continuous ventricular drainage and temporary arterial clipping are crucial first-aid steps for surgical success.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric neurosurgery
- Pediatric oncology
- Vascular neurosurgery
Background:
- Giant choroid plexus carcinoma is a rare, highly vascular tumor within the brain's ventricular system.
- Rapid intracranial pressure (ICP) increase is a common and dangerous complication in pediatric cases.
Observation:
- A 1-year-and-4-month-old girl presented with a giant choroid plexus carcinoma.
- The tumor's location in the ventricular system led to significant intracranial hypertension, causing rapid deterioration.
Findings:
- Surgical management is paramount for giant choroid plexus carcinoma.
- Initial management focuses on controlling ICP via continuous ventricular drainage to stabilize the patient.
- Temporary clipping of feeding arteries, like the anterior choroidal artery, is recommended before tumor dissection due to high vascularity.
Implications:
- Effective ICP control is critical for improving patient condition before surgery.
- Careful surgical planning, including managing tumor vascularity, is essential for successful outcomes in pediatric choroid plexus carcinoma.
- This case highlights the importance of prompt surgical intervention and specific techniques for managing these challenging pediatric brain tumors.
Abstract:
A 1-year-and 4-month-old girl with giant choroid plesux carcinoma was reported from a viewpoint of surgical treatment. As this tumor develops in the ventricular system, rapid deterioration of the general condition due to marked intracranial hypertention is seen especially in children. Therefore, the first aid of the surgical treatment is the control of the intracranial pressure by continuous ventricular drainage in an attempt to improve the general condition of the patient. Because the tumor is very bloody, applying of the temporary clip on the feeding artery such as the anterior choroidal artery should be recommended prior to the dissection of the tumor during surgery.