There is a well-defined ovoid solid mass, arising from the lower spinal cord measuring 6.7 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm and extending from T12 to L2 level. It shows an isosignal to the spinal cord on T1, inhomogeneous high signal on T2 with heterogeneous enhancement following IV contrast. Intramedullary oedema above the tumour is noted.