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Supratentorial Choroid Plexus Tumors in Children Homepage

This page was last updated on June 9th, 2022

Choroid.plexus.papilloma

Authors

Sandrine de Ribaupierre, M.D.
Benedict Rilliet, M.D.

Section Editor

Kristian Aquilina, M.D.

Editor in Chief

Rick Abbott, M.D.

Introduction

Choroid plexus tumors are relatively rare, accounting for 4% of pediatric brain tumors. Patients usually present with developmental delay and macrocrania due to hydrocephalus. Because of their location and the absence of specific neurological deficits, there is a mean of 5 weeks from the beginning of the symptoms (irritability, nausea and vomiting, headaches) to the diagnosis.

Key Points

  • Good surgical preparation: Availability of blood, and the awareness of the anesthetist that the procedure may involve major blood loss.
  • Gross total resection is goal: A total resection is synonymous with a better outcome, or even a cure in some cases.

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