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BACKGROUND Subependymomas are rare in the spinal cord. They are typically expansile, intramedullary spinal cord masses, eccentrically located with minimal gadolinium enhancement. CASE DESCRIPTION We present a case of subependymoma… Click to show full abstract
BACKGROUND Subependymomas are rare in the spinal cord. They are typically expansile, intramedullary spinal cord masses, eccentrically located with minimal gadolinium enhancement. CASE DESCRIPTION We present a case of subependymoma originating from the cervical cord with an unusual exophytic appearance. Hallmarks of subependymoma and treatment are reviewed. CONCLUSIONS This is the first case where imaging revealed a mass appearing to be completely extramedullary with primary exophytic component. Thus, subependymomas should remain on the differential for masses in the spinal cord that appear extramedullary and exophytic.
Journal Title: World neurosurgery
Year Published: 2019
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