Computed tomography of intracranial ependymomas.

Publication/Presentation Date

4-1-1982

Abstract

It appears reasonable to suggest a histological diagnosis of ependymoma when CT shows an isodense tumor expanding the fourth ventricle or lying within its outlets; when the tumor contains small, round calcifications; and when presentation occurs early in life. An isodense mass occurring in the cerebral white matter, containing a cyst, exhibiting small, round calcifications, and developing early in life should also suggest the diagnosis. Unfortunately, despite a high accuracy of detection (95%) and the use or modern therapeutic modalities, the outcome remains poor.

Volume

143

Issue

1

First Page

97

Last Page

101

ISSN

0033-8419

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics

PubMedID

7063750

Department(s)

Department of Pediatrics

Document Type

Article

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