Choroid Plexus Hyperplasia : Report of Two Cases with Unique Radiologic Findings

• Published in: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society Vol. 67; no. 3; pp. 376 - 381
• Main Authors: Joo Whan Kim, Waka Hisamura, Seung-Ki Kim, Ji Hoon Phi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Choroid plexus; Hydrocephalus; Ventriculoperitoneal shunt ascites
• ISSN: 2005-3711; 1598-7876

Choroid plexus hyperplasia (CPH), also known as diffuse villous hyperplasia of choroid plexus, is a rare condition characterized by excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), resulting in hydrocephalus. Diagnosing CPH can be challenging due to the absence of clear imaging criteria for choroid plexus hypertrophy and the inability to assess CSF production non-invasively. As a result, many CPH patients are initially treated with a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt, but subsequently require additional surgical intervention due to intractable ascites. In our study, we encountered two CPH patients who presented with significantly enlarged subarachnoid spaces, reduced parenchymal volume, and prominent choroid plexus. Initially, we treated these patients with a VP shunt, but eventually opted for endoscopic choroid plexus cauterization (CPC) to address the intractable ascites. Following the treatment with endoscopic CPC, we observed a gradual reduction in subarachnoid spaces and an increase in parenchymal volume. In cases where bilateral prominent choroid plexus, markedly enlarged subarachnoid spaces, and cortical atrophy are present, CPH should be suspected. In these cases, considering initial treatment with combined endoscopic CPC and shunt may help minimize the need for multiple surgical interventions.