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Myxo-papillary ependymoma: an unusual cause of a pelvic mass

R Dover1, P S Bass, J Theaker

  • 1Department of Gynaecology, Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton, UK.

European Journal of Surgical Oncology : the Journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology
|October 1, 1994
PubMed

Insights

A rare myxopapillary ependymoma, a type of spinal cord tumor, presented as a large pelvic mass in an elderly woman. This case highlights an unusual manifestation of this rare neoplasm.

Area of Science:

  • Neuro-oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Myxopapillary ependymomas are rare tumors typically arising in the filum terminale.
  • Pelvic masses are common, but myxopapillary ependymomas are an infrequent cause.

Observation:

  • An elderly female presented with a large pelvic mass.
  • The mass was diagnosed as a locally advanced myxopapillary ependymoma.

Findings:

  • This case represents an unusual presentation of myxopapillary ependymoma.
  • The tumor's location and advanced stage in the pelvis are atypical.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in pelvic masses.
  • May inform diagnostic approaches for unusual tumor presentations.

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