A rare case of cauda equina paraganglioma histologically simulating ependymoma
Paragangliomas can closely resemble ependymomas, and accurate diagnosis requires immunohistochemistry. Complete surgical excision yields excellent outcomes, and individualized long-term imaging follow-up is recommended because recurrence, although uncommon, can occur.
Authors
- Ammar Shahid Tanweer
- Mahra Ali Almazrouei
- Bashayer Alshamsi
- Ebrahim Mohamd Kher Alyousef
- Tasnim Ebrahem Alyousef
- Elaf Ebrahem Alyousef
Institutions
- Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (AE)
- Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (AE)
- American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AE)
- Gaziantep University (TR)
- Ras al-Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University (AE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Neurology International
- Published
- 2025-12-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_812_2025
- Primary Topic
- Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00