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Indian Journal of Neurosurgery 2014; 03(02): 103-105
DOI: 10.4103/2277-9167.138918
Case Report
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Extra-axial ependymoma mimicking a meningioma

Sai Sudarsan Puduru
,
B.J. Rajesh
,
Milap Shah
1   Pathology, Yashoda Hospital, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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18 January 2017 (online)

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Abstract

Supratentorial ependymomas are rare and are usually intra axial in location. We report a case of extra axial supra tentorial ependymoma in a girl which mimicked a falcine meningioma. Imaging, pathological features and management are described in this case report along with review of the literature. The possible origin of these tumors is discussed.

Key words

Extra axial ependymoma - meningioma - supra tentorial
 

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