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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2003;34(5): 480-483. |
| Huge Choroid Plexus Carcinoma in an Infant. |
| Hae Yoo Kim, Yong Soon Hwang, Hyung Shik Shin, Sang Keun Park |
| Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Inje University, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea. hyongs@sanggyepaik.ac.kr |
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| ABSTRACT |
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Choroid plexus carcinoma is a rare malignant brain tumor that occurs predominantly in childhood. A 203-day-old infant was admitted to our hospital with macrocephaly and right hemiparesis. The skull protruded diffusely in the left parietal area. Brain magnetic resonance imaging) revealed a huge mass in the left ventricle. We performed an open biopsy and discovered a choroid plexus carcinoma. The tumor bled very easily and hemostasis was difficult. After three cycles of chemotherapy, we resected the entire mass in a staged operation. Chemotherapy enabled us to resect the entire tumor by reducing its size. We report this case to stress the benefits of preoperative chemo-therapy and review the relevant literature. |
| Key Words:
Choroid plexus carcinoma; Perioperative chemotherapy; Brain tumor |
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