Pure cortical ependymoma: A rare entity

Abstract

Ependymomas are mostly infratentorial, intraventricular tumor, accounting for 2-9% of all central nervous system tumors. Supratentorial pure cortical ependymoma are extremely rare tumor with definite ependymal morphology and uncertain histogenesis. They are mostly low grade tumor and are cured with resection, rendering them favorable prognosis. Our case is of 14-year-old female presenting with headache and convulsion of short duration. She underwent gross total excision of the tumor without radiation therapy and her follow-up is uneventful.