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Choroid Plexus Tumors

Choroid plexus tumors (CPT) are rare tumors that begin in the ventricles of brain. Often, CPTs can block the flow of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles. Choroid plexus tumors can be benign or malignant. Subtypes of CPTs include: choroid plexus papilloma (CPP), atypical choroid plexus papilloma and choroid plexus carcinoma.

Latest Choroid Plexus Tumors grants

Bárbara Rivera, PhD, Principal Investigator
Jewish General Hospital
Young Investigator Grants, Awarded 2017

Latest Choroid Plexus Tumors blog posts

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