Choroid plexus papilloma originating in the sella turcica--case report

Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2010;50(2):144-6. doi: 10.2176/nmc.50.144.

Abstract

A 51-year-old female presented with a rare case of choroid plexus papilloma originating in the sella turcica manifesting as headaches that was not readily distinguishable preoperatively from pituitary adenoma. Head magnetic resonance imaging revealed a tumor extending from the sella turcica to the suprasellar cistern. The tumor was removed via an endonasal transsphenoidal approach. Histological examination indicated a papillary structure covered with a layer of columnar epithelial cells that resembled normal choroid plexus. These findings, together with immunohistochemistry, led to a diagnosis of choroid plexus papilloma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / metabolism
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Disease Progression
  • Endoscopy / methods
  • Epithelial Cells / pathology
  • Female
  • Headache / etiology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness / pathology
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Papilloma, Choroid Plexus / pathology*
  • Papilloma, Choroid Plexus / surgery
  • Pituitary Gland / pathology
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Sella Turcica / pathology*
  • Sella Turcica / surgery
  • Skull Base Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skull Base Neoplasms / surgery

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor