Treatment of Spinal Cord Ependymoma in Myxopapillary Ependymoma WHO Grade I Located in the Conus Medullaris

Clinical Scenario

This protocol addresses myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) WHO grade I — a distinct subtype characteristically arising in the conus medullaris, cauda equina, and filum terminale region of the spinal cord.

Management Approach

In this clinical setting, management may involve re-operative intervention as one of several considered approaches. The complete structured protocol details the full range of options and the decision criteria guiding their use.

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References

DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nox166

Myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) is typically located in the conus medullaris, cauda equina, and filum terminale region.

In case of relapse, consideration should be given to re-operation, re-irradiation, and chemotherapy.

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