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Choroid plexus carcinoma in an infant
1Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Korea.
Journal of Korean Medical Science
|April 1, 1997
Summary
Choroid plexus carcinoma in infants is aggressive. Subtotal surgical removal alone offers a dismal prognosis, highlighting the need for multimodal treatment strategies for this rare pediatric brain tumor.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric neuro-oncology
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric oncology
Background:
- Choroid plexus carcinoma (CPC) is a rare malignant brain tumor, predominantly affecting infants.
- CPC has a high propensity for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dissemination.
- Management is challenging due to limited treatment options in infants, including contraindications for radiation and variable chemotherapy response.