Ependymoma

Childs Nerv Syst. 2003 Jun;19(5-6):270-85. doi: 10.1007/s00381-003-0753-x. Epub 2003 May 22.

Abstract

Introduction: The management of a patient with an ependymoma is controversial. Although the necessity for a multi-disciplined approach is accepted, the exact roles for all disciplines are poorly defined.

Review: This review article examines the current status of histopathological and cytogenetic diagnosis, surgical, chemotherapeutic and radiotherapeutic treatment and future directions.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / classification
  • Brain Neoplasms / genetics
  • Brain Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Brain Neoplasms / therapy
  • Child
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 22 / genetics
  • Cranial Fossa, Posterior / pathology*
  • Cytogenetics / methods
  • Ependymoma / classification
  • Ependymoma / genetics
  • Ependymoma / pathology*
  • Ependymoma / therapy
  • Genes, Neurofibromatosis 2
  • Genes, p53 / genetics
  • Humans
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods
  • Point Mutation / genetics