Title of article
Myxopapillary Ependymoma of the Filum Terminale: Treatment and Outcome in 11 Cases
Author/Authors
BADRAN, SAMEH Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Neurosurgery, Egypt , HEGAZY, AHMED Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Neurosurgery, Egypt , EL-SISSY, MOHAMAD Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Neurosurgery, Egypt , EL-BELTAGY, MOHAMAD Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Neurosurgery, Egypt
From page
39
To page
45
Abstract
Myxopapillary ependymomas are the most common primary tumours of the spinal cord, recurrence-free survival depends on local control of the tumour. The value of additional radiotherapy is still a matter of debate. The aim of this study was to analyze radiotherapy, surgery and the preoperative state with regards to recurrence rate and postoperative neurological outcome.
Keywords
Myxopapillary ependymoma , Filum terminale.
Journal title
The Medical Journal of Cairo University
Journal title
The Medical Journal of Cairo University
Record number
2538184
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