Ependymomas are neoplasms of ependymal cells that occur throughout the entire neuraxis in association with the lining of the cerebral ventricles and central canal of the spinal cord. Although the incidence is rare, ependymomas account for 8-12% of brain tumors in children. This article discusses in brief about the diagnosis and management of this rare neurological condition. Ependymomas occur most commonly in the intracranial and intraspinal areas, with lesions rarely occurring in the sacral area.
They are rare tumors, representing 2-8% of all brain tumors. However, ependymomas are the third most common brain tumor in children (8-12%) with up to 30% occurring in children younger than 3 years. Moreover, the associated morbidity is mainly associated with the local space-occupying effects of the tumor. Thus, early identification and intervention are very important for the effective…
