title: Ependymal tumors.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Neuropathology, University of Münster, Domagkstr. 19, Münster, 48129, Germany. hasselblatt@uni-muenster.de
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hasselblatt