Extra-axial ependymoma mimicking a meningioma
Supratentorial ependymomas are rare and are usually intra axial in location. We report a case of extra axial supra tentorial ependymoma in a girl which mimicked a falcine meningioma. Imaging, pathological features and management are described in this case report along with review of the literature....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
2014-05-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Neurosurgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.4103/2277-9167.138918 |
Summary: | Supratentorial ependymomas are rare and are usually intra axial in location. We report a case of extra axial supra tentorial ependymoma in a girl which mimicked a falcine meningioma. Imaging, pathological features and management are described in this case report along with review of the literature. The possible origin of these tumors is discussed. |
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ISSN: | 2277-954X 2277-9167 |