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Huge Choroid Plexus Carcinoma in an Infant
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society ; : 480-483, 2003.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-109611
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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.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Paresis / Skull / Biopsy / Brain / Brain Neoplasms / Choroid / Choroid Plexus / Drug Therapy / Megalencephaly / Rabeprazole Limits: Humans / Infant Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society Year: 2003 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Paresis / Skull / Biopsy / Brain / Brain Neoplasms / Choroid / Choroid Plexus / Drug Therapy / Megalencephaly / Rabeprazole Limits: Humans / Infant Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society Year: 2003 Type: Article