Cysts associated with intramedullary ependymomas of the spinal cord: clinical, MRI and oncological features.

Corentin DauleacRostom MessererNathalie Obadia-AndreMedhi AfathiCédric Y Barrey

Published in: Journal of neuro-oncology (2019)

ITC and SC are different in location, volume, gadolinium enhancement. Their surgical management is different since ITC are resected while SC are drained. Cystic recurrence and/or persistence are not synonymous with tumor recurrence.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
contrast enhanced
free survival
lymph node
spinal cord injury
rectal cancer
computed tomography
robot assisted
magnetic resonance
prognostic factors