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The cytologic findings in choroid plexus carcinoma: Report of a case with differential diagnosis

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Choroid plexus carcinoma is a rare tumor of the choroid plexus that shows frank cytologic features of malignancy including frequent mitoses, increased cellularity, nuclear pleomorphism, loss of papillary architecture, and necrosis. It occurs predominantly in the pediatric population and is associated with a poor prognosis. We report the cerebrospinal fluid and intraoperative squash preparation cytologic findings of a case of choroid plexus carcinoma arising in the lateral ventricle of a 16-year-old girl who developed tumor recurrence in cerebrospinal fluid 6 years after initial resection. To the best of our knowledge, there are only a few reports in the English literature describing the cytologic features of choroid plexus carcinoma. Relevant differentials and the usefulness of ancillary studies in diagnosis are also discussed.

Source: Diagnostic Cytopathology

DOI: 10.1002/dc.21478

Authors: Natasha M. Savage, John H. Crosby, Michelle D. Reid‐Nicholson

Institutions: Augusta University, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Augusta University Health

Language: English

Topic: Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2131985358

FWCI: 0.811

Cites: 26

Cited by: 16

Related to: 10