Superficial siderosis of the central nervous system caused by myxopapillary ependymoma of cauda equine: a case report.

This article discusses a rare case of superficial siderosis of the central nervous system (SSCNS) caused by myxopapillary ependymoma of the cauda equine. SSCNS is a condition characterized by the deposition of hemosiderin on the surface of the brain or spinal cord, leading to symptoms such as gait instability and deafness. Ependymoma is a primary tumor of the central nervous system, and myxopapillary ependymoma is a rare subtype. The article describes the clinical manifestations, radiological characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of this rare case. The authors suggest that routine spinal MRI should be included in cases of SSCNS without intracranial lesions to rule out spinal tumor hemorrhage, and early diagnosis and treatment may improve prognosis. [Extracted from the article]