Abstract
The authors report a case of an ectopic secreting choroid plexus in the oropharyngeal region of a neonate. The lesion presented as a rapidly growing tumor, containing CSF. No communication with the cranial cavity could be found. Following two surgical interventions the lesion was entirely removed and pathological examination revealed choroid plexus.
MeSH terms
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Cerebrospinal Fluid / metabolism*
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Choristoma / diagnostic imaging
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Choristoma / metabolism*
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Choristoma / surgery
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Choroid Plexus*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / metabolism*
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Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / surgery
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Pharyngeal Neoplasms / metabolism*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed