Case study 127 - Choroid Plexus Papilloma
Choroid plexus papilloma (CPP) is a rare type of brain tumor. It's generally slow growing and not cancer (benign). Benign also means that the growth doesn't spread to other parts of the body. CPP is most common in young children, but it can also appear in adults.
A CPP tumor grows in the choroid plexus. This is a layer of tissue within the brain that makes the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). In adults, CPP tends to form in the fourth ventricle. In children, it forms on the lateral ventricle. The fourth ventricle is in between the cerebellum and the brainstem. CPP may cause your brain to make too much CSF. It might also block the normal drainage of CSF. This excess CSF in the brain (hydrocephalus) can create pressure in the brain that can be dangerous.
Even if a CPP isn't cancerous, it can still cause problems. It may press against brain tissue and cause symptoms, such as headache, vision problems, or nausea and vomiting. The standard treatment for CPP is surgery to remove the tumor. (Source: cedars-Sinai.org)
#sundaycasestudy #ladyspinedoc
#healthcareworker #hospital #surgery #neurosurgeon #medicalschool #medstudent #medicalstudent #nursing
#braintumorawareness #pediatricneurosurgery #pediatrics #hydrocephalus #choroidplexuspapilloma #braintumor #child #pediatricbraincancer
