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Carcinoma of the choroid plexus. Case report
Journal of Neurosurgery
|May 1, 1982
Summary
Choroid plexus carcinoma, a rare and aggressive brain tumor, can be treated with complete surgical removal. Adjuvant therapies like radiation and chemotherapy may improve outcomes for this rare cancer.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Choroid plexus carcinoma is an exceptionally rare and aggressive central nervous system neoplasm.
- This tumor typically affects children and has a poor prognosis.
Observation:
- A case of choroid plexus carcinoma in the left lateral ventricle of a young adult woman is presented.
- The patient achieved a complete recovery 1 year after total tumor excision.
Findings:
- Previously reported successful outcomes for choroid plexus carcinoma were exclusively in pediatric patients.
- Complete surgical resection appears to be a potentially curative option for choroid plexus carcinoma.
Implications:
- Radiation therapy is recommended due to the risk of tumor recurrence or rapid progression, even in apparently resectable lesions.
- Chemotherapy is suggested as a potential adjuvant treatment modality for choroid plexus carcinoma.