Choroid plexus carcinoma
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Choroid plexus carcinoma Classification and external resources ICD-O: 9390/3 A choroid plexus carcinoma is a type of choroid plexus tumor.[1][2]
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Signs and symptoms
the symptoms of choroid plexus carcinoma are similar to those of other brain tumors,and include:
- Persistent or new onset headaches
- Macrocephaly or bulging fontanels in infants.
- Loss of appetite (refusal to take feed in infants)
- Nausea and emesis[3]
Treatment
Treatment of choroid plexus carcinoma includes surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.[4]
See also
- Choroid plexus
- Brain tumor
- Cancer of the brain
References
- ^ Gopal P, Parker JR, Debski R, Parker JC (August 2008). "Choroid plexus carcinoma". Arch. Pathol. Lab. Med. 132 (8): 1350–4. doi:10.1043/1543-2165(2008)132[1350:CPC]2.0.CO;2. PMID 18684041. http://journals.allenpress.com/jrnlserv/?request=get-abstract&issn=0003-9985&volume=132&page=1350.
- ^ McEvoy AW, Harding BN, Phipps KP, et al. (April 2000). "Management of choroid plexus tumours in children: 20 years experience at a single neurosurgical centre". Pediatr Neurosurg 32 (4): 192–9. doi:10.1159/000028933. PMID 10940770. http://content.karger.com/produktedb/produkte.asp?typ=fulltext&file=pne32192.
- ^ http://www.childernhospital.org
- ^ http://www.childernhospital.org/az/site2138/mainpageS2138P0.html
Nervous tissue tumors/NS neoplasm/Neuroectodermal tumor (ICD-O 9350–9589) (C70–C72, D32–D33, 191–192/225) Endocrine/
sellar (9350–9379)other: PinealomaCNS
(9380–9539)Astrocytoma (Pilocytic astrocytoma, Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma, Fibrillary (also diffuse or lowgrade) astrocytomas, Anaplastic astrocytoma, Glioblastoma multiforme)Ependymoma · SubependymomaChoroid plexus tumor (Choroid plexus papilloma, Choroid plexus carcinoma)Multiple/unknownMature
neuronNeuroblastoma (Esthesioneuroblastoma, Ganglioneuroblastoma) · Medulloblastoma · Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumorPrimitiveMeningiomas
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