Ependymoma

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Ependymoma
Ependymoma under a microscope
Synonyms N/A
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Headache, nausea, vomiting, ataxia, seizures
Complications N/A
Onset Can occur at any age, but more common in children
Duration Variable
Types Subependymoma, Myxopapillary ependymoma, Anaplastic ependymoma
Causes Unknown
Risks Neurofibromatosis type II
Diagnosis MRI, CT scan, biopsy
Differential diagnosis Astrocytoma, medulloblastoma, choroid plexus papilloma
Prevention N/A
Treatment Surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy
Medication N/A
Prognosis Variable, depends on type and location
Frequency Rare, accounts for 2-3% of all brain tumors
Deaths N/A


Ependymoma is a type of tumor that can form in the brain or spinal cord. Ependymoma begins in the ependymal cells in the brain and spinal cord that line the passageways where the fluid (cerebrospinal fluid) that nourishes your brain flows.

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

The symptoms of ependymoma can vary greatly depending on the location of the tumor, the age of the person, and the size of the tumor. Some common symptoms include:

Causes[edit | edit source]

The exact cause of ependymoma is not known. It is thought to occur when a cell develops errors (mutations) in its DNA. The mutations allow cells to grow and divide at an accelerated rate and to continue living when healthy cells would die. The accumulating abnormal cells form a mass (tumor). Ependymoma can occur at any age, but most often occurs in young children.

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis of ependymoma involves a thorough examination by a doctor, including a neurological examination. Tests may include:

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment for ependymoma often involves surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible. Other treatments may include:

Prognosis[edit | edit source]

The prognosis for ependymoma varies greatly depending on the location and size of the tumor, the person's age, and the extent of the tumor at the time of diagnosis.

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