Ependymoma

FACTS

  • GTR is #1 association with survival
  • peak age 10-15 yrs, M = F
  • account for 60% of intramedullary spinal tumors (usually at filum)
HPI
Focused Exam
IMAGING
  • typically infratentorial
  • MRI: lobulated, circumscribed, cystic, moderate enhancement, Ca2+ (50%)
    A/P

    Pathology

    • Gross path: tan-red
    • IHC: GFAP, PTAH