What is anaplastic ependymoma?
Anaplastic ependymoma is a tumor that arises from the ependyma, which is a tissue of the central nervous system. Anaplastic tumors are usually faster growing and malignant compared to myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) tumors. In pediatric cases, the tumor is usually located in the brain.
How do members experience anaplastic ependymoma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with anaplastic 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 anaplastic ependymoma*
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Who has anaplastic ependymoma on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 11 |
Talk to people with anaplastic ependymoma
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members say they have this condition