Myxopapillary ependymoma

Definition

Myxopapillary ependymoma (MEPN) describes a slow growing ependymoma located almost exclusively in the conus medullaris-cauda equina-filum terminale region of the spinal cord, presenting in all age groups, and manifesting with variable symptoms such as neck pain, vomiting and unsteady gait and metastasis. It has a more aggressive disease course and is seen in the pediatric population.

Disease data

Classification

Disease

ORPHA code

251643

OMIM code

ICD10 code

D43.2

ICD11 code

2A00.5

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