Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Oct 6, 2023; 11(28): 6949-6954
Published online Oct 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i28.6949
Malignant proliferative ependymoma of the neck with lymph node metastasis: A case report
Ke Wang, Jia-Zhu Wen, Shu-Xia Zhou, Lin-Feng Ye, Chun Fang, Yan Chen, Hai-Xia Wang, Xiao Luo
Ke Wang, Jia-Zhu Wen, Shu-Xia Zhou, Lin-Feng Ye, Chun Fang, Yan Chen, Hai-Xia Wang, Department of Radiology, The Second People’s Hospital of Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, Zhejiang Province, China
Xiao Luo, Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Wang K and Luo X designed the study, prepared drafted the manuscript; Wen JZ proofed the manuscript in language; Ye LF and Zhou SX contributed to the acquisition of imaging data; Fang C and Chen Y interpreted the findings; Luo X and Wang HX provided critical manuscript revision for important intellectual content; All authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Xiao Luo, MD, Attending Doctor, Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang Province, China. luoxiao1990@zju.edu.cn
Received: July 29, 2023
Peer-review started: July 29, 2023
First decision: August 10, 2023
Revised: August 21, 2023
Accepted: September 11, 2023
Article in press: September 11, 2023
Published online: October 6, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Malignant proliferating trichilemmal tumor (PTT) is an infrequent malignant neoplasm originating from cutaneous appendages, with only a handful of documented cases. This report delineates a unique instance of malignant PTT situated in the neck, accompanied by lymph node metastasis. A comprehensive exposition of its clinical trajectory and imaging manifestation is presented, aiming to enhance comprehension and management of this atypical ailment.