Published August 2001 | Version v1
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Choroid plexus carcinoma in an adult

Creators

  • 1. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, WA (Australia). Department of Radiation Oncology
  • 2. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, WA (Australia). Department of Neurosurgery
  • 3. Royal Perth Hospital, WA (Australia). Department of Radiology

Description

Choroid plexus carcinomas are rare in adults. They can behave aggressively and their optimal management is uncertain. An adult patient with choroid plexus carcinoma who was treated with an incomplete surgical resection and postoperative radiotherapy is reported. Despite an identifiable local response to radiotherapy, disease progression resulted in death 4 years after presentation. This report reviews the current literature and discusses the management issues regarding this uncommon adult malignancy. Copyright (2001) Blackwell Science Pty Ltd

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Australasian Radiology
Journal Volume
45
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 369-371
ISSN
0004-8461
CODEN
AURDAW

INIS

Country of Publication
Australia
Country of Input or Organization
Australia
INIS RN
33004942
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
CARCINOMAS; CONTRAST MEDIA; GADOLINIUM; NMR IMAGING; PATIENTS; POST-IRRADIATION EXAMINATION; RADIOTHERAPY; SURGERY; UVEA
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; ELEMENTS; EYES; FACE; HEAD; MEDICINE; METALS; NEOPLASMS; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIOLOGY; RARE EARTHS; SENSE ORGANS; THERAPY

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Notes
10 refs., 3 figs.