Treatment of Spinal Cord Ependymoma in Myxopapillary Ependymoma WHO Grade I at the Conus Medullaris, Cauda Equina, and Filum Terminale
This protocol addresses the management of a specific, well-characterised subtype of spinal cord ependymoma defined by its histological grade and anatomical location along the lower spinal axis.
Clinical scenario: Myxopapillary ependymoma WHO grade I located in the conus medullaris, cauda equina, and filum terminale region. This tumour subtype has a recognised site predilection for this lower spinal compartment.
Approach: The primary intervention for this tumour type is surgical — the extent and goals of that resection are defined in the full protocol. The complete evidence-based criteria are available via the link below.
References
DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nox166
Myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) is typically located in the conus medullaris, cauda equina, and filum terminale region.
Gross total resection is recommended whenever feasible.
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