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Trisomy 19 ependymoma, a newly recognized genetico-histological association, including clear cell ependymoma [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Ependymal tumors constitute a clinicopathologically heterogeneous group of brain tumors. They vary in regard to their age at first symptom, localization, morphology and prognosis. Genetic data also suggests heterogeneity.
Thomas Palm   +48 more
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Extradural Myxopapillary Ependymoma arising in the lower lumbar region

open access: yes, 2010
Spinal extradural ependymoma is a rare tumor; we report an unusual case of extradural lumbar ependymoma and review the relevant literature. A 58 years old male presented with the history of low back pain of 4 months duration radiating to both the lower ...
Agrawa, A   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Myxopapillary ependymoma: a short compilation with a case report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Myxopapillary ependymomas (MPEs) are a variant of the spinal ependymomas, which are common in the conus medullaris and filum terminale in the sacrococcygeal region. Approximately 13 % of the spinal ependymomas are myxopapillary ependymomas.
Ergen, S
core   +1 more source

Myxopapillary ependymoma of lumbosacral region with metastasis to both cerebellopontine angles: report of a rare case

open access: yes, 2007
Introduction Myxopapillary ependymomas are low grade tumours that are known to recur locally even after complete excision, but metastasis to distant sites is extremely uncommon.
Mridha, A. R.   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Occipital intraparenchymal myxopapillary ependymoma: Case report and literature review

open access: yes, 2017
Myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) is a histological variant of ependymoma found in the conus medullaris or filum terminale region. Intracranial occurrence of the tumor is a rarity.
Tushit Mewada   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Spinal Myxopapillary Ependymoma Metastatic to Bilateral Internal Auditory Canals

open access: yes, 2008
Objectives We report a rare case of spinal myxopapillary ependymoma metastatic to both internal auditory canals (IACs) and its implications for diagnosing neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2).
Abraham Jacob   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Metastases of spinal myxopapillary ependymoma: unique characteristics and clinical management

open access: yes, 2018
OBJECTIVEMyxopapillary ependymoma is a benign WHO Grade I tumor most commonly located in the conus–cauda equina region of the spine. Although this tumor is defined by an overall excellent survival, dissemination throughout the whole neuraxis occurs ...
Mark H. Bilsky   +3 more
core   +1 more source

GIANT OSTEOLYTIC MYXOPAPILLARY EPENDYMOMA OF THE SACRUM: AN AGGRESSIVE FORM OF A BENIGN TUMOR

open access: yesRevista Ciencias Biomédicas, 2015
Introduction: myxopapillary ependymoma (MP) is a glial ependymal tumor that mainly affects young adults. The tumor originates in the filum terminale, the cauda equina and the conus medullaris. Case record: the case presented in a patient in whom a giant
Tuñón-Pitalúa Martha Cecilia   +5 more
doaj  

Giant Myxopapillary Ependymoma with Multi-Site Neural Axis Metastases: A Rare Case with Suboptimal Outcome. [PDF]

open access: yesAm J Case Rep
Publisher Copyright: © Am J Case Rep, 2024.Objective: Background: Case Report: Conclusions: Rare disease Myxopapillary ependymoma is a rare type of slow-growing tumor that mainly occurs in the spinal cord, particularly in the region of the conus ...
Balodis A   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Spinoplastic Reconstruction Using Iliac Crest Vascularized Bone Graft following Sacral Ependymoma Resection

open access: yesPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Summary:. Sacral reconstruction post tumor resection has historically been executed with the placement of hardware or free tissue transfer. Reconstruction using a vascularized bone graft is an alternative that avoids the complications associated with ...
Edward M. Reece, MD   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

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