Subependymoma

Definition

Subependymoma is a rare and slow growing type of ependymoma, often presenting in middle-aged adults, found more commonly in men than in women, usually located in the fourth and lateral ventricles and manifesting with variable symptoms including headache, nausea, and loss of balance. In some cases it can be asymptomatic. It is usually associated with a better prognosis than other forms of ependymoma.

Also known as subependymal astrocytoma, subependymal glioma, subependymoma, SUBEPENDYMOMA, benign, WHO grade I ependymal neoplasm, WHO grade I ependymal tumor, WHO grade I ependymal tumour — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 4843 per MONDO
• MESH D018315 per MONDO
• NCIT C3795 per MONDO
• Orphanet 251639 per MONDO
• UMLS C0206725 per MONDO

Affected Organs