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Anaplastic ependymoma

ORPHA:251646· ICD-10 C71.9

Definition

A rare, malignant type of ependymoma that most often arises in the supratentorial region of the brain of children and young adults and that manifests with variable symptoms including headaches, nausea, vision impairment, memory loss and difficulty walking.

Prevalence
<1 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
Adolescent, Adult, Childhood