49.2.4 Treatment Algorithm
Based upon the available literature, the experience of the prospective trial CPT-SIOP-2000, and expert opinion, an international meeting decided guidelines how choroid plexus tumors should be treated.
49.2.4.1 Choroid Plexus Papilloma
The first step of treatment is maximal possible resection. This might take more than one surgery.

Tumor at diagnosis: histology and location | Postop: residual tumor | 1st treatment (2 cycles) induction | Response to first two cycles (or other follow-ups) | 2nd treatment(± XRT + 4 cycles ChT) |
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Localized CPP | Regardless | Watch | No progression | Watch and wait |
Regardless | Watch and wait | Local tumor progression | 2nd OP if second resection is completed, then treat like first resection. If there is residual tumor or already at third resection, then move down in algorithm; treat as if localized APP with residual tumor (localized or metastatic) | |
Regardless | Watch | Metastatic progression | Move down in algorithm; treat as if localized APP with residual tumor (localized or metastatic) | |
Metastatic CPP | No | Watch | CCR | Watch and wait |
No | Watch | Tumor progression | 2nd OP if possible. Start 1st systemic chemotherapy with IT. Reevaluate. Continue 1st ChT if SD or better without XRT; change treatment if progression, single site resect + 2nd ChT, multiple sites <3 years, 2nd ChT, multiple sites >3years CSI followed by 2nd ChT | |
Yes | 1st ChT + ith | CR, PR, SD | Continue ChT +ith; complete protocol; start watch and wait without XRT | |
Yes | 1st ChT + ith | PD single site | If further resection successful, watch and wait. If resection impossible, 2nd ChT 2 cycles. Reevaluate. If PR or CR, continue 2nd ChT. If PD or SD, local XRT and 3rd ChT for >1.5 years and or only 3rd chemo if <1.5 years | |
Yes | 1st ChT + ith | PD multiple sites | >3 years, CSI + 2nd ChT >2.5–3 years, 2nd.ChT +ith, delay CSI, <2.5 years, 2nd ChT+ ith no XRT |

49.2.4.2 Localized Atypical Choroid Plexus Papilloma
The first step of treatment is maximal possible resection. This might take more than one surgery.

Postop: residual tumor | 1st treatment (2 cycles) induction | Response to first two cycles (or other follow-ups) | 2nd treatment (+/– XRT + 4 cycles ChT) |
---|---|---|---|
No | Watch and wait | CCR | Watch and wait as long as no recurrence |
No | Watch and wait | Tumor progression | Consider resecting the tumor. But move on in treatment regardless of success. Start 1st chemotherapy without intrathecal chemotherapy. Follow guidelines as if newly diagnosed APP with residual tumor (one line lower) |
Yes | 1st ChT | CR | Complete chemotherapy protocol. No XRT. No IT chemo |
Yes | 1st ChT | PR | Attempt resection again. If resection complete, continue 1st ChT without radiation. If resection incomplete, treat age dependently: <1 year, continue ChT without radiation; 1–1.5 years, continue 1st ChT, give delayed local RT to residual tumor; >1.5 year, give local RT to residual tumor and continue 1st ChT. No IT ChT |
Yes | 1st ChT | SD | Attempt resection again. Independent of result of resection, treat age dependently: <1 year, continue ChT without radiation; 1–1.5 years, continue 1st ChT, give delayed local RT to residual tumor; >1.5 year, give local RT to residual tumor without delay and continue 1st ChT. No IT ChT |
Yes | 1st ChT | PD in single site | Attempt resection. <1 year, 2nd ChT no IT, no XRT; 1–1.5 years, 2nd ChT no IT delayed local XRT; >= 1.5 years, local XRT 2nd ChT no IT; |
Yes | 1st ChT | PD multiple sites | >3 years, CSI + 2nd ChT without IT; >2.5–3 years, 2nd ChT + IT, delayed CSI complete 2nd ChT without IT; <2.5 years, 2.ChT+IT (CSI for third recurrence) |

49.2.4.3 Metastatic Atypical Choroid Plexus Papilloma
After maximal possible resection, start treatment with two cycles of first-line systemic chemotherapy (1st ChT) including intrathecal chemotherapy (IT). Evaluate response. Further treatment is stratified by treatment result and patient age.

Response to first two cycles | Age of patient | Treatment |
---|---|---|
CCR or CR | <2.5 years | Continue 1st CT with IT chemotherapy. Evaluate by the end of the protocol. If there is still no tumor, watch and wait protocol |
2.5–3 years | Continue 1st CT with IT. Delay CSI XRT until patient is 3 years old. Finish protocol without IT. Evaluate after 6 cycles. Continue if there is still detectable tumor with less intense treatment and reconsider surgery | |
>3 years | CSI XRT until patient is 3 years old. Continue 1st ChT without IT. Evaluate after 6 cycles. Continue if there is still detectable tumor with less intense treatment and reconsider surgery | |
PR or SD | <2.5 years | Consider surgery. Continue 1st CT with IT chemotherapy. Evaluate by the end of the protocol. If there is still no tumor, watch and wait protocol |
2.5–3 years | Consider surgery. Continue 1st CT with IT. Delay CSI XRT until patient is 3 years old. Finish protocol without IT. Evaluate after 6 cycles. Continue if there is still detectable tumor with less intense treatment and reconsider surgery | |
>3 years | Consider surgery CSI XRT until patient is 3 years old. Continue 1st ChT without IT. Evaluate after 6 cycles. Continue if there is still detectable tumor with less intense treatment and reconsider surgery | |
PD in single site | <1 | Change treatment to 2nd ChT and 2nd IT. No XRT |
1–1.5 | Change treatment to 2nd ChT and 2nd IT. Delay local XRT until 1.5 years. Finish 2nd ChT without IT after XRT | |
1.5–2.5 | Change treatment to 2nd ChT; start simultaneously with local XRT. Finish 2nd ChT without IT after XRT | |
2.5–3 | Change treatment to 2nd ChT with 2nd IT. Delay XRT until 3 years; then give CSI. Finish 2nd ChT without IT after XRT | |
>3 | CSI XRT followed by 2nd ChT without IT | |
PD in multiple sites | <2.5 | Change treatment to 2nd ChT and 2nd IT. No XRT |
2.5–3 | Change treatment to 2nd ChT with IT. Delay XRT until 3 years; then give CSI. Finish 2nd ChT without IT after XRT | |
>3 | CSI XRT followed by 2nd ChT without IT |

49.2.4.4 Localized Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
After maximal possible resection, start treatment with two cycles of first-line systemic chemotherapy (1st ChT) including intrathecal chemotherapy (IT). Evaluate response. Further treatment is stratified by treatment result and patient age.
Result of 1st ChT | Patient age | Treatment |
---|---|---|
CCR or CR | <2.5 years | Continue same 1st ChT with IT. No XRT. Reevaluate. Start watch and wait |
<2.5–3 years | Continue same 1st ChT with IT. Delay XRT until 3 years old; then give CSI XRT. Finish 1st ChT without further IT. Reevaluate. Start watch and wait | |
>3 years | CSI XRT followed by same 1st ChT without IT. Evaluate. Watch and wait | |
PR or SD | <1.5 | Reoperate. Continue same 1st ChT with IT until 1.5 years old. Reevaluate. If there is still a residual, give local XRT. Otherwise, just watch and wait |
1.5–2.5 years | Reoperate. Continue same 1st ChT with IT for a total of 6 cycles. Local XRT might be delayed but should be given regardless of tumor status | |
2.5–3 years | Continue same 1st ChT with IT. Delay XRT until 3 years old; then give CSI XRT. Finish 1st ChT without further IT. Reevaluate. Start watch and wait | |
>3 years | CSI XRT followed by same 1st ChT without IT. Evaluate. Watch and wait | |
PD single site | <1 years | Consider resection. Change chemotherapy: 2nd ChT with 2nd IT, no XRT |
1–1.5 years | Consider resection. Change chemotherapy: 2nd ChT with 2nd IT; delay local XRT until 1.5 years | |
1.5–2.5 years | Consider resection. Local XRT + changed chemotherapy: 2nd ChT with 2nd IT start simultaneously with XRT | |
2.5–3 | Consider resection. Change chemotherapy: 2nd ChT with 2nd IT; delay XRT until 3 years; then give CSI. Complete protocol after CSI without IT. Might need dose reduction for bone marrow toxicity | |
>3 | Consider resection. CSI XRT, followed by changed chemotherapy: 2nd ChT without IT | |
PD multiple sites | <2.5 years | Change chemotherapy: 2nd ChT with 2nd IT, no XRT. Reevaluate by the end of the protocol. If there is still tumor, reconsider local therapy or low-intense long-term chemo |
2.5–3 years | Change chemotherapy: 2nd ChT with 2nd IT; delay XRT until 3 years; then give CSI. Complete chemotherapy without IT. Might need dose reduction for bone marrow toxicity
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