Efficacy and feasibility of stereotactic radiosurgery in the primary management of unfavorable pediatric ependymoma.
Stereotactic radiosurgery was given as a boost in the initial radiation management of five children with localized intracranial ependymoma. Preliminary results in young children with high-risk tumors indicate good local control without excessive neurotoxicity.
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Department of Radiation Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA.
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Kumar
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D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004806:Ependymoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome