Clear Cell Ependymoma Occurring in the Cauda Equina.
10.3340/jkns.2010.48.2.153
- Author:
Dong Joon KIM
1
;
Tae Wan KIM
;
Yoonjung KIM
;
Kwan Ho PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul Veterans Hospital, Seoul, Korea. colloseum@freechal.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Clear cell ependymoma;
Cauda equina
- MeSH:
Cauda Equina;
Ependymoma;
Humans;
Laminectomy;
Low Back Pain;
Lower Extremity;
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy;
Middle Aged;
Neurologic Examination;
Reflex, Stretch
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2010;48(2):153-156
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The authors present a rare case of clear cell ependymoma that developed in the cauda equina. A 54-year-old man was admitted to hospital with intermittent lower back pain. A neurological examination conducted on admission revealed no sensory or motor disturbance. Deep tendon reflexes in both lower extremities were normal. Magnetic resonance images demonstrated a 1.0 cm-sized intradural mass at the filum terminale. Gross total resection was performed via total laminectomy of L1 and L2. The tumor was confirmed to be clear cell ependymoma by histopathologic examination. His symptom was relieved after surgery.
