Myxopapillary ependymoma

Myxopapillary ependymoma (MEPN) describes a slow growing ependymoma located almost exclusively in the conus medullaris-cauda equina-filum terminale region of the spinal cord, presenting in all age groups, and manifesting with variable symptoms such as neck pain, vomiting and unsteady gait and metastasis. It has a more aggressive disease course and is seen in the pediatric population.

Also known as: ependymoma, benign, myxopapillary ependymoma, myxopapillary ependymoma (morphologic abnormality)

1449 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Myxopapillary ependymoma itself.