5 Questions
Which type of tumor most commonly arises in the lumbosacral spinal cord and filum terminale?
Myxopapillary ependymomas
Which type of tumors typically are found in young adults with a median age at diagnosis of 35 to 39 years?
Myxopapillary ependymomas
Which type of tumor may require immunohistochemistry to differentiate from either chordomas or chondrosarcomas?
Myxopapillary ependymomas
What is the initial management for myxopapillary ependymomas?
Complete surgical resection
What did most observational studies find about postoperative radiotherapy for myxopapillary ependymomas?
Improved local control and progression-free survival
Test your knowledge about spinal cord tumors, including their common locations, histological differentiation, and diagnostic guidelines. Learn about the characteristics of WHO grade 2 slow-growing glial tumors found in young adults.
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