REMOVAL OF THE CERVICAL SPINAL CORD EPENDYMOMA

The paper describes long-term results of surgical treatment of a female patient with intramedullary ependymoma at the cervical level. Long relapse-free period was reported after the radical removal of intramedullary ependymoma. A complication developed after multilevel laminectomy required anterior fusion. Analysis of patient’s neurological symptoms and level of long-term social adaptation showed her full independence and preservation of working capacity.