Subependymoma of the thoracolumbar cord. Case report.
Subependymomas are benign, usually asymptomatic, intraventricular tumors, the origin of which remains controversial. Spinal cord subependymomas are rare: a literature review yields 10 previous cases which are critically appraised in this report. A case of thoracolumbar intramedullary subependymoma is reported, and the histology, ultrastructure, and pre- and postoperative management are reviewed. Awareness that subependymomas may occur as a separate entity in the spinal cord should lead to increased frequency of diagnosis and a better understanding of the biological behavior of these tumors.
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Divisions of Neuropathology, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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D000328:Adult; D004806:Ependymoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000648:ultrastructure