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Choroid plexus tumor
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Choroid plexus tumor is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the choroid plexus of the brain. A tumor in this location usually occurs in children younger than 2 years and is one of several kinds:
- Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor
- Choroid plexus carcinoma
- Choroid plexus papilloma