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Which factors influence the prognosis in patients with spinal ependymomas?

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The synopsis was written by Martina Habeck, Associate Editor, Nature Clinical Practice.

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Jallo, G. Which factors influence the prognosis in patients with spinal ependymomas?. Nat Rev Neurol 2, 248–249 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpneuro0170

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