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Drop metastasis from spinal ependymoma

Case contributed by: Dr Roberto Schubert

Presentation:

A 20 year old man was referred for a follow-up MRI after spinal surgery for ependymomas of the filum terminale at L3 and 5.

From the case: Drop metastasis from spinal ependymoma
Modality: MRI

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  • <p>Fig. 1</p> Native sagittal MRI.

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Fig. 1

Native sagittal MRI.

Case Discussion:

Contrast enhanced MRI showed recurrent disease at both levels and a large drop metastasis in the sacral canal at S2.

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