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Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Journal of Clinical Case Reports

ISSN: 2165-7920

Open Access

Volume 16, Issue 1 (2026)

Case Report Pages: 1 - 2

Rapidly Progressive Paraplegia in Intramedullary Thoracic Ependymoma: Evidence for Prompt Surgical Intervention (Case Report)

Masoud Shirvani, Mohammadali Arami*, Behrang Kazeminezhad and Zeynab. Kishani Farahani

DOI: 10.37421/2165-7920.2026.16.1699

Intramedullary spinal ependymomas often grow slowly and are frequently referred for surgery on a non-urgent, routine basis. Patients may also lose time consulting with surgeons and making decisions and in the meantime may develop irreversible disabilities.

In this report, we present a patient who developed rapid paraplegia, highlighting the need for early surgery for intramedullary ependymomas.

Perspective Pages: 1 - 3

Isabella Rossi*

DOI: 10.37421/2165-7920.2026.16.1707

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