Myxopapillary ependymoma of the spinal cord: A case with literature review


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Author Details : Sunil Vitthalrao Jagtap, Shubham S Jagtap, Loknath Sarkar*, Dhara Balubhai Dodia

Volume : 11, Issue : 2, Year : 2024

Article Page : 119-123

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpo.2024.027



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Abstract

Myxopapillary ependymoma is a rare spinal cord tumors. The intramedullary myxopapillary ependymomas are. Herewith case of a 41-year-old male complaint of a nonspecific low back pain, progressive inability to bend, right lower limb pain with numbness of six month duration. On clinical evaluation right lower limb weakness was noted while the sensations were normal. There was no any significant past history. MRI lumbo-sacral spine with whole spine screening was performed. It showed lobulated heterogenous intensity enhancing intra medullary mass lesion in thecal sac extending from L4-L5 to S1-S2 level. It measured about 52 x 28 x 21 mm. MRI features suggestive of neoplasm – ependymoma was made. The gross total surgical resection was performed. On histopathological findings reported as myxopapillary ependymoma grade 2. The tumor on immunohistochemistry showed positive for EMA, GFAP. While negative for CMYC. The Ki-67 proliferation index (MIB1) was 3%. On follow up there was no tumor recurrence. Rehabilitation therapy was initiated and follow up is advised.
 

Keywords: Myxopapillary ependymoma, Spinal cord tumors, Lumbo­ sacral spine.


How to cite : Jagtap S V, Jagtap S S, Sarkar L, Dodia D B, Myxopapillary ependymoma of the spinal cord: A case with literature review. Indian J Pathol Oncol 2024;11(2):119-123


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Received : 26-04-2024

Accepted : 24-05-2024


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