# Myxopapillary Ependymoma: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This case report describes a rare spinal tumor called myxopapillary ependymoma in a 48-year-old man, including its diagnosis, treatment, and characteristics.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in presenting a detailed case report with a comprehensive review of MPE, including imaging and treatment insights.

## Key findings

- The patient presented with lower back pain and urinary incontinence, leading to diagnosis of WHO grade II MPE.
- Imaging studies were crucial in identifying the intradural mass and guiding surgical intervention.
- The report reviews MPE's histopathology, treatment options, and prognosis based on current literature.

## Abstract

Myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) is a rare, slow-growing glial tumor classically arising from the filum terminale. Imaging studies play a crucial role in identifying this intradural mass, guiding the diagnostic and surgical approach. This case report details the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a 48-year-old male presenting with lower back pain and urinary incontinence who was diagnosed with WHO grade II MPE. This study includes a comprehensive review of MPE, its imaging characteristics, histopathology, treatment options, and prognosis.