A Rare Case of WHO Grade 3 Posterior Fossa Ependymoma in an Adult: A Case Report
Ependymomas are rare tumors of the central nervous system (CNS), accounting for about 2-6% of all intracranial neoplasms. High-grade posterior fossa ependymomas, particularly WHO Grade 3 anaplastic ependymomas, present significant clinical and radiological challenges due to their aggressive behavior and recurrence potential. This report describes a case of a 60-year-old female with a posterior fossa mass causing obstructive hydrocephalus, ultimately diagnosed as WHO Grade 3 posterior fossa ependymoma. This case emphasizes key imaging characteristics, differential diagnoses, and the clinical implications of high-grade ependymomas.
Authors
- Abhishek Reghunadhan
- Pradeepgoud H Patil
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-03-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25mar1162
- Primary Topic
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00