Holocord Tanycytic Ependymoma: An Interesting Case with Unusual Presentation, Challenging Histological Diagnosis, and Single-staged Complete Tumor Resection.

An interesting case of intramedullary holocord cystic tumor in an 11-year old boy is reported, who presented with unusual clinical manifestations and radiological features. Gross total resection of the tumor was performed in a single-staged surgery. A rare combination of unusual presentation, uncommon histopathological findings, and challenges in the selection of surgical options were discussed with a detailed review of the literature.