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Primary cerebral myxopapillary ependymoma presenting with intratumoral hemorrhage

Mahmoud Reza Khalatbari1, Yashar Moharamzad

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Arad Hospital , Tehran , Iran.

British Journal of Neurosurgery
|November 16, 2013
PubMed

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Myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) is typically found in the spine. This report details the first known case of a primary cerebral MPE presenting with intratumoral hemorrhage, a rare occurrence.

Area of Science:

  • Neuro-oncology
  • Pathology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) is a rare, benign tumor typically arising in the spinal cord's cauda equina region.
  • Primary intracranial MPE is exceptionally rare, often representing metastatic disease from a spinal origin.
  • Cerebral MPEs are generally characterized as well-defined lesions without evidence of hemorrhage.

Observation:

  • This study presents the first documented case of a primary cerebral myxopapillary ependymoma.
  • The observed tumor exhibited intratumoral hemorrhage, a feature not previously associated with primary cerebral MPEs.
  • Diagnostic imaging revealed a well-defined lesion within the brain parenchyma.

Findings:

  • Confirmed diagnosis of primary cerebral myxopapillary ependymoma.
  • Histopathological analysis revealed characteristic MPE features.
  • Intratumoral hemorrhage was a significant finding in this cerebral MPE case.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known clinical and radiological spectrum of myxopapillary ependymoma.
  • Highlights the importance of considering MPE in the differential diagnosis of intracranial tumors, even with hemorrhage.
  • Suggests potential for novel treatment strategies and further research into cerebral MPE pathogenesis.
Keywords:
cerebral tumorintratumoral hemorrhagemyxopapillary ependymoma

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