Catalog

Anaplastic ependymoma of brain

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Link to WHO Definition

Anaplastic ependymoma of brain – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/110266733

A WHO grade III malignant glioma of ependymal origin with accelerated growth and an unfavorable clinical outcome, particularly in children. It is characterised by high mitotic activity, often accompanied by microvascular proliferation and pseudo-palisading necrosis. (Adapted from WHO)