Choroid plexus carcinoma
Choroid plexus carcinoma
Definition
A malignant neoplasm arising from the choroid plexus. It shows anaplastic features and usually invades neighboring brain structures. Cerebrospinal fluid metastases are frequent. (Adapted from WHO)
Also known as anaplastic choroid plexus papilloma, carcinoma of choroid plexus, carcinoma of the choroid plexus, carcinoma, choroid plexus, malignant, choroid plexus carcinoma, choroid plexus carcinoma (morphologic abnormality) — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 5648 per MONDO
- MESH C562943 per MONDO
- NCIT C4715 per MONDO
- Orphanet 251899 per MONDO
- SCTID 188292007 per MONDO
- UMLS C0431109 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brain | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Brain ventricle | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Brain ventricle | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |