What causes choroid plexus cysts?

Answer by  swizz (390)

Choroid plexus cysts can be caused by chromosomal and genetic problems. The other main cause is believed to be in an abnormal fold in the epithelial lining.

Answer by  kungfukid (1241)

Fluid builds up in the spaces that produce the cerebrospinal fluid and gets trapped creating cysts which in turn sometimes get infected. It is usually caused by abnormal folding of the epithelium lining of the choroid plexus and that is what traps fluid and debris. These cysts can occur on either side of the brain.

Answer by  dryuha (735)

Choroid plexus cysts are the cyst within choroid plexus in the brain. Spongy area of cells and blood vessels in the brain are called choroid plexus.

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

Choroid plexus cyst can be a marker of genetic abnormality, specifically chromosome 18 and 21. Talk to you doctor about the significance in your case as it is indvidual.