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Inflammatory pseudotumor of the choroid plexus. Case report
J Pimentel1, A Costa, L Távora
1Laboratory of Neuropathology (Department of Neurology), Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisbon, Portugal.
Abstract:
The case of an 18-year-old man with a tumor of the left lateral ventricle is reported. The mass was observed to be contiguous with the choroid plexus but could be totally removed. Pathological examination disclosed an inflammatory pseudotumor. The authors review the literature on this lesion and related disorders involving the central nervous system and stress the need for a morphological differential diagnosis. Inflammatory pseudotumor should be considered in any case of intraventricular tumor.
Insights
An 18-year-old presented with a left lateral ventricle tumor, diagnosed as an inflammatory pseudotumor after surgical removal. This rare central nervous system lesion requires consideration in intraventricular tumor diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Neuropathology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Intraventricular tumors pose diagnostic challenges.
- Inflammatory pseudotumors are rare lesions that can mimic neoplastic processes.
Observation:
- A case report of an 18-year-old male with a left lateral ventricle mass is presented.
- The tumor was contiguous with the choroid plexus and completely resectable.
Findings:
- Pathological examination confirmed the mass as an inflammatory pseudotumor.
- Literature review highlights the rarity and diagnostic considerations for CNS inflammatory pseudotumors.
Implications:
- Inflammatory pseudotumor should be included in the differential diagnosis for intraventricular tumors.
- Accurate morphological diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management.