Ependymal tumors.
Ependymomas represent a heterogeneous group of glial tumors whose biological behavior depends on various histological, molecular, and clinical variables. The scope of this chapter is to review the clinical and histo-logical features as well as the molecular genetics of ependymomas with special emphasis on their influence on tumor recurrence and prognosis. Furthermore, potential molecular targets for therapy are outlined.
Hasselblatt
Martin
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Institute of Neuropathology, University of Münster, Domagkstr. 19, Münster, 48129, Germany. hasselblatt@uni-muenster.de