International Journal of Contemporary Pathology
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 2

Incidental Histopathologic Diagnosis of Choroid Plexus Papilloma in Medicolegal Autopsy- A Series of 3 Cases

1Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, VIMS and RC

2Assistant Professor, Dept of Pathology, VIMS and RC

3Professor and Head, Dept of Pathology, VIMS and RC

*Corresponding author: Radha RK, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Flat No. 102 MR Sathyam Enclave, 6 th cross Church Road, New Thippasandra, HAL 3 rd Stage, Bangalore, Karnataka-560075. E-mail: drradhark@gmail.com, Mobile: 09844822263

Online published on 4 November, 2017.

Abstract

Choroid plexus papilloma's (CPPs) are rare benign intracranial neoplasms, commonly located in the ventricles of the brain and are relatively more common in childhood, rare in adults. CPP associated with signs & symptoms of ICP, frequently associated with obstructive hydrocephalus. Sudden deaths have been reported but are unusual. The incidental autopsy findings are observed a series of 3 cases, adelicate papillomatous structures with hematoma formation in ventricles of brainina year 2016. The brain with other organs sent for histopathological examination to know the cause death. All the 3 cases diagnosed as CPPs histopathologicaly. These cases are being reported due to the rarity of the diagnosis.

Keywords

Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Intra Cranial Pressure, Cerebello-Pontine Angle, Autopsy Findings