Arjomand Shervin, Park James, Chae Chul
Radiology, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, USA.
Medical Imaging, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, USA.
Cureus. 2025 May 28;17(5):e84996. doi: 10.7759/cureus.84996. eCollection 2025 May.
Myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) is a rare, slow-growing glial tumor classically arising from the filum terminale. Imaging studies play a crucial role in identifying this intradural mass, guiding the diagnostic and surgical approach. This case report details the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a 48-year-old male presenting with lower back pain and urinary incontinence who was diagnosed with WHO grade II MPE. This study includes a comprehensive review of MPE, its imaging characteristics, histopathology, treatment options, and prognosis.
黏液乳头型室管膜瘤(MPE)是一种罕见的、生长缓慢的神经胶质瘤,通常起源于终丝。影像学检查在识别这种硬膜内肿块、指导诊断和手术方法方面起着关键作用。本病例报告详细介绍了一名48岁男性的临床表现、诊断和治疗,该患者因下背部疼痛和尿失禁被诊断为世界卫生组织二级MPE。本研究全面回顾了MPE、其影像学特征、组织病理学、治疗选择和预后。