Subependymoma
Overview
Subependymomas are composed of glial tumor cell clusters embedded in an abundant fibrillary matrix with frequent microcystic change. It is a histologic grade I tumor in the WHO classification
Symptoms
* Headaches * Nausea * Loss of balance * Sometimes no symptoms occur and tumor is detected incidentally
Prognosis
Subependymal tumors are slow growing tumors. Surgical resection alone often offers a cure. Post operative radiation treatment are often unnecessary. Uncommon recurrent cases have been reported and successfully managed with radiation therapy
Treatment
Surgery will be performed when possible. Radiation therapy may be used if the tumor progresses or recurs. A shunt may be needed to treat hydrocephalus.