Choroid plexus carcinoma
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| Choroid plexus carcinoma | |
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Photomicrograph of hematoxylin-eosin stained section of a choroid plexus carcinoma (grade III WHO) at 400x magnification.
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| ICD-O | 9390/3 |
| Patient UK | Choroid plexus carcinoma |
A choroid plexus carcinoma is a type of choroid plexus tumor.[1][2]
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 food in infants)
- Nausea and emesis[3]
Treatment
Treatment of choroid plexus carcinoma includes surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.[4]
See also
References
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- ↑ http://www.childernhospital.org
- ↑ http://www.childernhospital.org/az/site2138/mainpageS2138P0.html
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