Article
Genetic differences on intracranial versus spinal cord ependymal tumors: a meta-analysis of genetic researches.
European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society - 1 Dec 2016
Lee Chang-Hyun, Chung Chun Kee, Kim Chi Heon
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Although ependymomas occur in both the brain and the spine, the prognosis is quite varied by tumor location. Spinal ependymomas usually follow a relatively benign course with more favorable prognosis than that of the intracranial ependymomas. The aim of this study is to evaluate the genetic differences between spinal ependymomas and their intracranial counterparts using a meta-analysis. METHODS: We...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
