Choroid plexus papilloma
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| Choroid plexus papilloma Classification and external resources |
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| ICD-10 | C71.5 |
| ICD-9 | 191.5 |
| ICD-O: | 9390 |
| eMedicine | radio/171 |
| MeSH | D020288 |
A Choroid plexus papilloma (CPP) is a a rare, slow-growing, histologically benign intracranial neoplasm or tumor that is commonly located in the ventricular system of the choroid plexus. It may obstruct the cerebrospinal fluid flow, causing increased intracranial pressure.
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[edit] Pathophysiology
The tumor is neuroectodermal in origin and similar in structure to a normal choroid plexus. They may be created by epithelial cells of the choroid plexus.
[edit] Frequency and age affected
Internationally tumors of the choroid plexus are rare, accounting for 0.4-0.6% of all intracranial neoplasms. It most commonly affects young children under the age of 5 with a mean patient age of 5.2 years.
[edit] Signs and symptoms
Signs of the tumor resulting from increased intracranial pressure is present in 91% of patients, with Vomiting, homonymous visual field defects and headache the most common symptoms
[edit] Surgical treatment
Choroid plexus papillomas are benign tumors that are usually cured by surgery; malignant progression has been rarely reported.
[edit] See also
The Wikimedia Commons has media related to Choroid plexus papilloma.
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[edit] External links
- MedPix Images of Choroid Plexus Papilloma
