What is myxopapillary ependymoma?

Myxopapillary Ependymoma is a rare type of brain tumor that arises from the ependyma, a tissue of the central nervous system. . They tend to occur in the lower part of the spinal column and are usually considered benign, low-grade or grade I tumors.

How do members experience myxopapillary ependymoma?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with myxopapillary ependymoma*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for myxopapillary ependymoma*

Who has myxopapillary ependymoma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 0
30s 2
40s 2
50s 4
60s 1
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 3
Female 7