Choroid plexus carcinoma: case report <br><b>Abstract in English</b>

Authors

  • Eduardo Gonçalves Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
  • Paulo Ferretti Bonan Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
  • Hercílio Martelli Junior Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros

Keywords:

BRAIN NEOPLASMS, CHOROID PLEXUS NEOPLASMS/diagnosis, VAGUS NERVE/injuries, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS, RESPIRATORY, NEUROBEHAVIORAL MANIFESTATIONS, CHILD, MALE, CASE REPORTS.

Abstract

AIMS: To describe a case of choroid plexus carcinoma which initial signs and symptoms were related to the upper respiratory tract, contrary to the classic symptomatology of this disease reported in the literature. CASE DESCRIPTION: A two years and eight months old boy was admitted due to acute respiratory failure. He was treated with antibiotics for suspected croup without success. After two weeks he presented neurological manifestations that led to investigation and diagnosis of choroid plexus carcinoma. Resection was contraindicated due to extension of the tumor and involvement of vital areas. CONCLUSIONS: The rapid evolution of choroid plexus carcinoma in this case points to the need for early suspicion of central nervous system disorders. This case may alert pediatricians to the need to consider the presence of a brain tumor causing injury to the vagus nerve in cases of respiratory distress resistant to treatment.

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Author Biographies

Eduardo Gonçalves, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros

Department of Health of Women and Children, Medical School, State University of Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and Medical School Pitagoras, FIP-MOC, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Paulo Ferretti Bonan, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros

PhD, Stomatology Clinic, Dental School, State University of Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil.

Hercílio Martelli Junior, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros

PhD, Dental School, University of Alfenas, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and Stomatology Clinic, Dental School, State University of Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil

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Published

2012-02-29

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Gonçalves, E., Bonan, P. F., & Junior, H. M. (2012). Choroid plexus carcinoma: case report <br><b>Abstract in English</b>. Scientia Medica, 22(1), 36–39. Retrieved from https://revistaseletronicas.pucrs.br/index.php/iberoamericana/N%C3%83%C6%92O%20https:/www.scimagojr.com/index.php/scientiamedica/article/view/9793

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Case Reports

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