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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Ependymoma may be classified according to WHO into 3 groups: grades I, II, and III. | |||
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==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
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*Anaplastic Ependymoma | *[[Anaplastic]] Ependymoma | ||
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:*Microvascular proliferation | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Ependymoma may be classified according to WHO into 3 groups: grades I, II, and III.
Classification
WHO Grade I
- Myxopapillary Ependymomas
- Subependymomas
WHO Grade II
- Cellular Ependymoma
- Papillary Ependymoma
- Clear cell Ependymoma
Grade III
- Anaplastic Ependymoma
- Features include
- Increased cellularity and increased mitotic activity
- Microvascular proliferation
- Necrosis