Primary cerebral myxopapillary ependymoma presenting with intratumoral hemorrhage

Abstract

Myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE), a benign histological variant of ependymoma, is found most commonly in the cauda equina region. Primary intracranial MPE is very rare, and most cases are a metastatic deposit from a spinal lesion. Primary cerebral MPEs are usually well-defined solid or cystic lesions without hemorrhage. We report the first case of primary cerebral MPE with intratumoral hemorrhage.

Keywords::

• cerebral tumor
• intratumoral hemorrhage
• myxopapillary ependymoma

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