Intracerebral cyst due to ectopic choroid plexus: case report

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Neuropathology
• Neurosurgery

Background:

• Supratentorial intracerebral cysts are rare intracranial lesions.
• Ectopic choroid plexus within a cyst presents unique diagnostic and management challenges.

Observation:

• A case of a supratentorial intracerebral cyst containing ectopic choroid plexus is presented.
• The cyst was isolated, lacking communication with the ventricular system or subarachnoid space.
• Histological examination revealed a cyst wall lined by epithelium and glia, with choroid plexus fronds.

Findings:

• Computerized tomography (CT) scans demonstrated the cyst's characteristics pre- and post-operatively.
• Surgical findings correlated with imaging and histological data.
• Complete resection of the cyst was achieved.

Implications:

• This case contributes to understanding the pathology of intracerebral cysts with ectopic choroid plexus.
• Successful surgical management underscores the importance of accurate diagnosis and tailored neurosurgical intervention.
• Review of management strategies provides insights for similar rare neurological cases.