paediatrics Brussels 17

Intracranial ependymoma

Summary

Prognostic factors

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extent of resection,

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age,

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grading (consensus !) future role ?

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molecular genetic markers / stratification

Dose – response relationship

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> 54 Gy

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role of hfx unclear (studies)

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duration of overall treatment time

RT of tumour site (CSA in M+ disease)

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3 – D conformal technique

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radiosurgery (hypofractionated ?)

RT in children < 3-5 years

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immediate RT (?)

Role of Chx. unclear (studies)