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Pediatric Isolated Cortical (Ectopic) Anaplastic Ependymoma.
Hrushikesh Kharosekar1, Anuj Bhide1, Vernon Velho1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Sir JJ Group of Hospitals and Grant Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery
|March 2, 2018
Summary
We report a rare case of purely cortical anaplastic ependymoma in a pediatric patient. This brain tumor, typically found in the ventricles, rarely occurs solely in the cerebral cortex.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Pediatric Pathology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Ependymomas originate from ependymal cells lining the brain's ventricles or the spinal cord's central canal.
- These tumors most commonly arise within the ventricles, often with extraventricular extension.
- Purely cortical ependymomas are exceptionally rare, with fewer than 15 cases documented previously.
Observation:
- This study details an unusual case of a purely cortical anaplastic ependymoma.
- The patient diagnosed with this rare tumor was pediatric.
Findings:
- The presented case is a rare instance of anaplastic ependymoma exclusively located in the cerebral cortex.
- This finding contributes to the limited understanding of cortical ependymoma variations.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering rare tumor presentations in pediatric neuro-oncology.
- Adds to the scarce literature on purely cortical ependymomas, potentially influencing diagnostic and treatment strategies.
- Emphasizes the need for continued research into the etiology and behavior of atypical brain tumors.
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