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Ependymoblastoma

Ependymoblastoma is a rare type of primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) that usually occurs in young children under the age of 2 and is histologically distinguished by the production of ependymoblastic rosettes. It is associated with an aggressive course and a poor prognosis.

Spinal cord compression

External mechanical compression of the spinal cord.

Total: 2

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PMID (PMCID)
3829033	FEMALE
	Primary intracranial ependymoblastoma presenting as spinal cord compression due to metastasis.
	Shyn PB, Campbell GA, Guinto FC Jr, Crofford MJ. Childs Nerv Syst. 1986;2(6):323-5.
	Primary intracranial ependymoblastoma presenting as spinal cord compression due to metastasis.
3829033	FEMALE
	Primary intracranial ependymoblastoma presenting as spinal cord compression due to metastasis.
	Shyn PB, Campbell GA, Guinto FC Jr, Crofford MJ. Childs Nerv Syst. 1986;2(6):323-5.
	A primary intracranial ependymoblastoma presented only with symptoms of spinal cord compression due to metastatic spread of the tumor via the leptomeninges.