Ependymoma: treatment
Evidence-based neurology checklist on ependymoma: treatment: Indications for chemotherapy Children <12 years Adults with tumour recurrence Options for chemotherapy Emerging chemotherapy agents Indications for isolated radiosurgery Indications for post-operative radiosurgery
Indications for chemotherapy
- Children <12 years
- Adults with tumour recurrence
Options for chemotherapy
Emerging chemotherapy agents
Indications for isolated radiosurgery
Indications for post-operative radiosurgery
References
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