Onkologie. 2010:4(5):315-317

Choroid plexus tumors in children and adolescents

Zdeněk Pavelka, Karel Zitterbart
Klinika dětské onkologie LF MU Brno a FN Brno

Tumors of the choroid plexus epithelium were firstly described in 1833. These tumors are rare and represent only 0,5 % of all brain tumors

in children and adults. There is some evidence of simian virus 40 participation in their pathogenesis. These tumors can have benign or

malignant fenotype, but there are atypical tumors with uncertain biological behaviour. The best treatment remains unknown. Maximal

surgical resection is a method of choice and has a prognostic value. The role of an additive treatment is less clear. The first randomized

study with the main goal to evaluate the efficacy of adjuvant chemotherapy has been conducted only recently.

Keywords: children, choroid plexus, tumor, chemotherapy, prognosis

Published: December 31, 2010  Show citation

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