Choroid plexus tumours in children. Review of 24 cases

摘要: 24 cases of choroid plexus tumours (16 papillomas and 8 carcinomas) were observed in the Department Paediatric Neurosurgery, HOpital des Enfants de la Timone, Marseille France between 1975 1989. The case records reviewed clinical, surgical, pathological results are presented here. 14 (58%) infants 10 (42%) these aged less than 1 year at presentation. In 11 (46%) tumour arose lateral ventricle, 7 (29%) it was located IIId 6 (25%) found IVth ventricle. 5 carcinomas had their origin 17 (75%) required ventriculoperitoneal shunt procedures before surgery all left place post-operatively. One child shunting novo after removal tumour. A total excision achieved 20 children (83%) out 23 operated upon. operative mortality (mortality within one month surgery) 8%, overall 25%. with a ventricle papilloma died from large gastro-intestinal haemorrhage. under age 3 years on died. supratentorial alive respectively 2 months, years, 13 treatment. Among 15 alive, (67%) neurologically intact (33%) have sequelae.