What is myxopapillary ependymom?
and myxopapillary ependymoma is a rare type of tumor, which is usually benign or non -rake and which is most commonly found in younger adults. The cause is unknown, but men are a little more likely to develop this type of growth. Myxopapillary ependymoma belongs to a group of tumors known as ependymomas and commonly occurs growing in the spine, although it can occur in other parts of the body. The tumor grows slowly, is usually shaped as a sausage and can be up to 4 inches (10 cm) with a smooth surface. Although tumors are usually benign, rarely large myxopapillary ependymom of the cross can destroy the sacral bone at the lower end of the spine.
Ependymomas are part of a larger class of tumors known as gliomas. They evolve from the so -called ePendymal cells within the central nervous system. Myxopapillary ependymomas account for only about five percent of all ependymomas. Equina Cauda Equin consists of a collection of nerves that resemble a horseMu tail and which extends from the bottom of the spinal cord. Equina Cauda is a Latin phrase that means a horse's tail.
Symptoms of myxopapillary ependymoma may vary depending on the location of the tumor. If the tumor is found in the typical area of Equina Cauda, the pain may be brought up in the back or lower legs. Pain can be one -sided and sometimes affect the thighs and the area around the rectum. In some parts of the body, there may be a loss of feeling and possible loss of movement. Sometimes bladder problems may occur.
images obtained from CT scans and MRI scan can be used to confirm the diagnosis before the treatment of myxopapillary ependymoma. Surgery can be done to remove the tumor completely where Tje is possible. Complete removal may not be possible in the case of larger tumors and those that are difficult to separate from the roots of Equin's nerve roots. After surgery is the prognosis of myxopapillary ependymoma usualLe positive, with most patients are expected to survive for at least ten years after their operation. The recurrence of myxopapillary ependymoma does not occur too often and is even less likely in patients where the entire tumor is removed.