Ependymoma

A WHO grade II, slow growing tumor of children and young adults, usually located intraventricularly. It is the most common ependymal neoplasm. It often causes clinical symptoms by blocking cerebrospinal fluid pathways. Key histological features include perivascular pseudorosettes and ependymal rosettes. (WHO)

Disease Alternative Name

who grade ii ependymal neoplasm

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who grade ii ependymal tumor

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Dr. Ashutosh Chandan Dubey

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Urosepsis (E.Coli)

Urosepsis (E.coli), HTN, Hypothyroidism, post op Spinal Ependymoma. Chief Complaints A 55 yr old female has come with...See More

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Dr. Karthik Arif

Neurology

CT and T2-W MRI show an ependymoma arising from the 4th ventricle and extending out the foramen of Luschka.

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Dr. Sonal Jain

Neurosurgery

18 year old female on phenytoin post brain tumor surgery(HPR:ependymoma gr III)post RT since 6 mos.Now complains of imbalance,giddiness,ataxia,redness of skin with rash and nystagmus.Diagnosis and Management

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