high grade ependymoma

Term ID

DOID:5074

Synonyms

• Ependymal neoplasm
• ependymal tumors
• malignant ependymoma

Definition

A high grade glioma that is derived from ependymal cells, a type of glial cell, located_in ventricle lining within the central part of the brain. http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/BrainCNSTumorsinAdults/DetailedGuide/brain-and-spinal-cord-tumors-in-adults-what-are-brain-spinal-tumors

References

• ICDO:9391/3
• NCI:C6770
• UMLS_CUI:C1333407

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:5074 )