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[Choroid plexus tumors]
1Serviço de Neurocirurgia Pediátrica, Hospitais das Clínicas (UFMG) e São Francisco de Assis, Belo Horizonte, Brasil.
Insights
This study analyzed 15 pediatric choroid plexus tumors, finding papillomas in 12 cases. Most children presented with intracranial hypertension and underwent successful surgical tumor excision.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Neuro-oncology
- Pediatric Pathology
Context:
- Choroid plexus tumors are rare in children.
- This study reviews a series of pediatric cases from Brazil.
- Intracranial hypertension is a common clinical presentation.
Purpose:
- To analyze the clinical presentation, surgical management, and outcomes of pediatric choroid plexus tumors.
- To review pathological findings and treatment strategies for these tumors.
Summary:
- Fifteen children under 16 with choroid plexus tumors were analyzed.
- The majority of tumors were papillomas, located in the lateral or fourth ventricles.
- Surgical excision was performed in 14 cases, with a high rate of total removal.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the management of pediatric choroid plexus tumors.
- Highlights the importance of surgical intervention and pathological diagnosis.
- Contributes to the understanding of outcomes in this pediatric neurosurgical condition.
Abstract:
This analysis comprises 15 children under 16 years of age, with choroid plexus tumors, seen in the Service of Paediatric Neurosurgery, Hospital das Clínicas and Hospital São Francisco de Assis in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, between 1981 and 1996. The patients were aged between 4 months and 16 years (average of 3 years and a half); 10 were less than 2 years, 9 were female; 14 children had clinical evidence of intracranial hypertension. All the children underwent CT scan and the choroid plexus tumors were clearly demonstrated in 14 of then. In 8 children the tumors were located in one lateral ventricle, 5 in the fourth ventricle and 2 had the tumors in more than one ventricle, 11 children required ventriculo-peritoneal shunt; 14 cases were operated on, 13 with total excision; 2 children died, respectively 7 days and one year after the surgery. Pathological examination revealed papillomas in 12 cases and carcinoma in two cases.