Cortical Anaplastic Ependymoma with Significant Desmoplasia: A Case Report and Literature Review. (16th December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Elsharkawy, Alaa Eldin; Abuamona, Raid; Bergmann, Markus; Salem, Shadi; Gafumbegete, Evariste; Röttger, Ernst
• Other Names: Itami J. Academic Editor.; Lenehan P. F. Academic Editor.; Ryberg M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in oncological medicine. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-12-16
• Subjects: Oncology -- Periodicals; Tumors -- Periodicals; Oncology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Neoplasms; Oncology; Tumors; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.994
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/354873
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6706

Abstract

Abstract : Ectopic brain anaplastic ependymomas with no connection to the ventricles are rare. We present a rare case of a 25-year-old male who presented with generalized convulsions. Computed tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) showed characters of an intra- and extra-axial lesion. Intraoperatively, the lesion was a cortical solid mass that had no connections to the dura or to the ventricle. The histological diagnosis showed an anaplastic ependymoma with WHO grade III with distinctive desmoplasia. A literature review of ectopic anaplastic ependymomas regarding their clinical presentations, management, and prognostic factors was performed. There is a need to establish a clinically based histopathological grading system for anaplastic ependymomas. Ectopic anaplastic ependymomas should be included in the preoperative differential diagnosis.