Abstract
Introduction
Central nervous system xanthogranulomas are uncommon clinical entities, and symptomatic bilateral choroid plexus xanthogranulomas are rare.
Case presentation
We present the case of a 15-year-old male patient with bilateral choroid plexus xanthogranulomas with symptoms of increased intracranial pressure. Gross total resection of the tumor in the left lateral ventricle was performed. The patient improved, and asymptomatic right-sided tumor was monitored at follow-up.
Conclusion
The main treatment objective in these tumors is gross total resection. Asymptomatic tumors can be followed without intervention. However, surgery should be performed for symptomatic tumors that cause hydrocephalus or symptoms of increased intracranial pressure.
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Oktay, K., Baykara, O., Acikalin, A. et al. Symptomatic bilateral choroid plexus xanthogranuloma in a pediatric patient. Childs Nerv Syst 38, 1377–1380 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-021-05374-7
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