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Choroid plexus carcinoma
Classification and external resources

Photomicrograph of hematoxylin-eosin stained section of a choroid plexus carcinoma (grade III WHO) at 400x magnification.
ICD-O: 9390/3

A choroid plexus carcinoma is a type of choroid plexus tumor.[1][2]

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Signs and symptoms [edit]

the symptoms of choroid plexus carcinoma are similar to those of other brain tumors,and include:

Treatment [edit]

Treatment of choroid plexus carcinoma includes surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.[4]

See also [edit]

References [edit]

  1. ^ 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. 
  2. ^ 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. 
  3. ^ http://www.childernhospital.org
  4. ^ http://www.childernhospital.org/az/site2138/mainpageS2138P0.html


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