Choroid plexus carcinoma
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Signs and symptoms

the symptoms of choroid plexus carcinoma are similar to those of other brain tumors,and include:
  • Persistent or new onset headaches
  • Macrocephaly
    Macrocephaly
    Macrocephaly , occurs when the head is abnormally large; this includes the scalp, the cranial bone, and the contents of the cranium.-Causes:...

     or bulging fontanels in infants.
  • Loss of appetite (refusal to take feed in infants)
  • Nausea
    Nausea
    Nausea , is a sensation of unease and discomfort in the upper stomach with an involuntary urge to vomit. It often, but not always, precedes vomiting...

     and emesis

Treatment

Treatment of choroid plexus carcinoma includes surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.
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