Choroid Plexus Carcinoma

Overview

Choroid plexus carcinoma is a cancerous (malignant) brain tumor that forms in choroid plexus tissue. This tissue lines the fluid-filled spaces (ventricles) in your brain. It helps make cerebrospinal fluid, which cushions and protects your brain and spinal cord.

Choroid plexus carcinoma is also known as a grade 3 choroid plexus tumor. These fast-growing tumors often spread in cerebrospinal fluid throughout the central nervous system, making them difficult to treat.

How common is choroid plexus carcinoma?

Choroid plexus carcinoma is rare. There are three types of choroid plexus tumors and, in general, they account for less than 1% of all brain tumors. Of the three types of choroid plexus tumors, choroid plexus carcinomas are the rarest and the only kind that’s cancerous. These tumors are more likely to affect infants and children.

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Complications

Blood clots are a dangerous complication of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Blood clots can lead to stroke.

The risk of stroke from AFib increases as you grow older. Other health conditions also may increase the risk of a stroke due to AFib. These conditions include:

High blood pressure.
Diabetes.
Heart failure.
Some types of heart valve disease.

Blood thinners are commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots and strokes in people with atrial fibrillation.

Prevention

Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of heart disease and may prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). Here are some basic heart-healthy tips:

Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Don't smoke or use tobacco.
Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week unless your health care team says not to.
Get good sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours daily.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Reduce and manage stress.

By Freedmans Health Clinic Staff

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