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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.

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

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    Charles Teo

  2. Centre for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Suite 3, Level 7, Barker Street, Randwick, NSW 2031, Australia

    Charles Teo

  3. Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, Calif., USA

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    Patricia Symons & Vivienne Tobias

  5. Department of Haematology and Oncology, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW 2031, Australia

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Teo, C., Nakaji, P., Symons, P. et al. Ependymoma. Childs Nerv Syst 19, 270–285 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-003-0753-x

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