Ependrymoma Flashcards
(11 cards)
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It’s the
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Third most common CNS tumor in children
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Arise from
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Cells that line the ventricles, may occur anywhere in the CNS .
3
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Highest prevalence to occur in the
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Posterior fossa, arising from the floor or roof of the 4th ventricle
4
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Presenting symptoms and preop images results often mimic
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Medulloblasfoma
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The standard of care for a child with localized epedymomas is
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Gross total resection and post op rad
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What is the most important prognostic inductor
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Extent of surgical resection
7
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Because there’s a risk of dissemination
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Evaluation of the entire brain and spinal canal is necessary
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