Choroid Plexus Carcinoma

Choroid plexus carcinoma is a malignant tumor most often found in children younger than five years old. It grows from brain tissue called the choroid plexus, which lines the brain's ventricles and produces cerebrospinal fluid. The cancer can invade nearby tissue and spread widely through the cerebrospinal fluid. Fluid buildup in the brain is common and can cause headaches, as well as changes in vision and hearing.

There is hope. Within the AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute network, our specialists treat children and adults affected by choroid plexus carcinoma. Rare forms of cancer like this present unique challenges that our specialists address with traditional and leading-edge treatment strategies. Using 3D brain mapping, our surgeons pinpoint the tumor with precision and can perform the entire surgery through an endoscope — a small tube inserted into the brain. This minimally invasive technique does not require an incision through the skull or critical brain tissue, so more healthy tissue is preserved. Patients generally recover more quickly with minimally invasive surgery with less pain and scarring. The surgery relieves the fluid buildup in the brain caused by the tumor.