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*[[Oligodendroglioma]] (Clear cell ependymoma)) | *[[Oligodendroglioma]] (Clear cell ependymoma)) | ||
*CNS embryonal tumour with BCOR internal tandem duplication. | *CNS embryonal tumour with BCOR internal tandem duplication. | ||
===Spinal ependymoma=== | |||
*Isomorphic nuclei. | |||
*Mitotic activity usu. very low. | |||
*Calcification, hemorrhage, cystic and/or metaplastic changes may be seen. | |||
*Most tumours show CNS grade 2 histology. | |||
**CNS grade 3 tumours should be examined for MYCN amplification. | |||
*Outcome usu. good, extent of resection is prognostic. | |||
DDx (spinal ependymoma): | DDx (spinal ependymoma): | ||