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