Choroid plexus carcinoma

Choroid plexus carcinoma is a rare and highly aggressive malignant type of choroid plexus tumor (see this term) occurring almost exclusively in children, presenting with cerebrospinal fluid obstruction in the lateral ventricles (most common), the fourth and third ventricles or in multiple ventricles, leading to hydrocephalus and increased intracranial pressure, and manifesting with nausea, vomiting, abnormal eye movements, gait impairment, seizures and enlarged head circumference.

Nausea

A sensation of unease in the stomach together with an urge to vomit.


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PMID (PMCID)
7680781
MALE Adult
Recurrence of choroid plexus papilloma with malignant transformation--case report and lectin histochemistry study.
Niikawa S, Ito T, Murakawa T, Hirayama H, Ando T, Sakai N, Yamada H.
Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 1993;33(1):32-5.
A very rare primary choroid plexus carcinoma occurred in a 44-year-old male presenting with occipitalgia, nausea, and blurred vision.