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The use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy to achieve complete surgical resection in recurring supratentorial anaplastic ependymoma

Authors: Elvis Terci Valera, Helio Rubens Machado, Antonio Carlos Santos, Ricardo Santos de Oliveira, David Araújo, Luciano Neder, Luiz Gonzaga Tone

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 3/2005

Abstract

Introduction

Ependymoma is a central nervous system neoplasm that is often managed with surgery and radiotherapy. The benefits of chemotherapy in treating this tumor remain poorly defined.

Case report

The use of a platinum-based chemotherapy as a neoadjuvant treatment to permit complete surgical resection of a supratentorial anaplastic ependymoma recurring for the third time is described.

Discussion

This paper also discusses the possible use of chemotherapy as a strategy that may allow tumor shrinkage and ease tumor resection in giant recurring ependymomas.

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Title: The use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy to achieve complete surgical resection in recurring supratentorial anaplastic ependymoma
Authors: Elvis Terci Valera
Helio Rubens Machado
Antonio Carlos Santos
Ricardo Santos de Oliveira
David Araújo
Luciano Neder
Luiz Gonzaga Tone
Publication date: 01-03-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Child's Nervous System / Issue 3/2005
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-004-0998-z

At a glance: The STEP trials

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The use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy to achieve complete surgical resection in recurring supratentorial anaplastic ependymoma

Abstract

Introduction

Case report

Discussion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Introduction

Case report

Discussion

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