Papilloma of choroid plexus

Definition

A rare benign type of choroid plexus tumor often occurring in the fourth ventricle (in adults) and the lateral ventricle (in children) but sometimes arising ectopically in the brain parenchyma, and presenting with nausea, vomiting, papilledema, abnormal eye movements, as well as enlarged head circumference, seizures and gait impairment due to an increase in intracranial pressure.