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Category Neurological Imaging

Myxopapillary Ependymoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Slow-growing glioma arising from ependymal cells of conus, filum terminale, cauda equina You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…

Cellular Ependymoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Neoplasm arising from ependyma lining spinal cord central canal Imaging Circumscribed, enhancing hemorrhagic cord mass with surrounding edema Associated cysts common Cervical > thoracic > conus T1WI: Isointense or slightly hypointense to spinal cord T2WI: Hyperintense relative…

Astrocytoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Primary neoplasm of astrocytic origin within spinal cord Imaging Fusiform expansion of cord with enhancing component of variable morphology Almost always enhances Cervical > thoracic Usually ≤ 4 segments Occasionally multisegmental, even holocord (more common with pilocytic…

Paraganglioma

KEY FACTS Terminology Synonyms: Glomus tumor, extraadrenal pheochromocytoma, chemodectoma You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Neurofibroma

KEY FACTS Terminology Neoplasm containing Schwann cells, fibroblasts, myxoid material, and peripheral nerve fibers You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here