Unusual cause of tetraparesis in an adult.

Authors

  • Angelina V Dos Santos Serviço de Neurorradiologia, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada.
  • Paulo F Saraiva
  • Joana B Tomé
  • Angelina Isabel Vieira Dos Santos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.1166

Abstract

A 61 year old male developed progressive spastic tetraparesis and paresis of the lower cranial nerves (IX, X and XI) after a minor spine-head trauma. Magnetic resonance depicted a partially cystic IV ventricular mass, extending to C1/C2 level. Neuropathology was compatible with choroids plexus papilloma (CCP). This case shows a rare clinical presentation of an infrequent adult tumour.

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Dos Santos AV, Saraiva PF, Tomé JB, Dos Santos AIV. Unusual cause of tetraparesis in an adult. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2003 May 31 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];16(3):185-7. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/1166

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Arquivo Histórico