Recurrent posterior fossa anaplastic ependymoma with prominent chondroid metaplasia: A case report and review of literature

Recurrent posterior fossa anaplastic ependymoma with prominent chondroid metaplasia: A case report and review of literature

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We report an unusual case of a recurrent Scarf fourth ventricular anaplastic ependymoma with prominent chondroid metaplasia in a 16-year-old male.On initial presentation, the patient had a WHO Grade II tumor.However, at recurrence 1 year later, the tumor progressed to WHO Grade III tumor with more cellularity, necrosis Smoothing serum and brisk mitotic activity.

Chondroid metaplasia was present in both the initial and recurrent tumors.