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ArticleSurgical neurology international2025

Spinal myxopapillary ependymoma with anaplastic features: A case report and review of the literature.

Reem Shihab, Muhammad Takhman, Hanood Abu Rass, Othman Othman, Mohsen Yaish

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Article in Surgical neurology international, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It has been retracted, and should not be counted. Cited by 1 paper.

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Authors and funding

5 authors.

Reem ShihabDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestinian Territory, Occupied.
Muhammad TakhmanDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestinian Territory, Occupied.
Hanood Abu RassDepartment of Pathology, An-Najah Hospital, Nablus, Palestinian Territory, Occupied.
Othman OthmanDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery, Rafidia Surgical Hospital, Nablus, Palestinian Territory, Occupied.
Mohsen YaishDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery, Rafidia Surgical Hospital, Nablus, Palestinian Territory, Occupied.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Spinal myxopapillary ependymomas (MPEs) are a rare subtype of ependymomas that typically arise in the conus medullaris, cauda equina, and filum terminale, most commonly affecting adults aged 30-50 years and usually located in the lumbosacral spine. Anaplastic MPEs are an even rarer, more aggressive variant that often present at a younger age than conventional MPEs. Case Description: We report a 20-month-old male who presented with a two-week history of abnormal gait and neck stiffness and was diagnosed with anaplastic MPE. Conclusion: This case adds to the limited pediatric literature on anaplastic MPE and underscores the importance of early recognition, thorough histopathological evaluation, and long-term follow-up.

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