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Review
. 2014 Feb;30(2):205-14.
doi: 10.1007/s00381-013-2326-y. Epub 2013 Nov 28.

The choroid plexus: a comprehensive review of its history, anatomy, function, histology, embryology, and surgical considerations

Martin M Mortazavi  1 , Christoph J Griessenauer, Nimer Adeeb, Aman Deep, Reza Bavarsad Shahripour, Marios Loukas, Richard Isaiah Tubbs, R Shane Tubbs
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The choroid plexus: a comprehensive review of its history, anatomy, function, histology, embryology, and surgical considerations

Martin M Mortazavi et al. Childs Nerv Syst. 2014 Feb.

Erratum in

  • Childs Nerv Syst. 2014 Feb;30(2):215. Shahripour, Reza Bavarsad [corrected to Bavarsad Shahripour, Reza]

Abstract

Introduction: The role of the choroid plexus in cerebrospinal fluid production has been identified for more than a century. Over the years, more intensive studies of this structure has lead to a better understanding of the functions, including brain immunity, protection, absorption, and many others. Here, we review the macro- and microanatomical structure of the choroid plexus in addition to its function and embryology.

Method: The literature was searched for articles and textbooks for data related to the history, anatomy, physiology, histology, embryology, potential functions, and surgical implications of the choroid plexus. All were gathered and summarized comprehensively.

Conclusion: We summarize the literature regarding the choroid plexus and its surgical implications.

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