Extra-axial ependymoma of posterior fossa extending to the Meckel's cave

Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2005 Jun;107(4):334-6. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2004.08.002.

Abstract

An extra-axial ependymoma extending from the left cerebellopontine corner to the Meckel's cave is reported. This lesion's clinical, radiological, and histological characteristics are presented. This tumor's infrequent extra-axial location, extension to the Meckel's cave and possible origin are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebellopontine Angle / pathology
  • Ependymoma / pathology*
  • Ependymoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infratentorial Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Infratentorial Neoplasms / surgery
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness