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Radiologic characteristics of ependymomas: a case-based approach
David Khatami1, Ekkehard M Kasper2, Rafeeque Bhadelia3
1Section of Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA - dkhatami@bidmc.harvard.edu.
Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences
|September 26, 2017
Summary
This review details the imaging characteristics of ependymal tumors, aiding in their diagnosis. While imaging features, location, and demographics suggest ependymoma, overlapping radiologic signs with other tumors present diagnostic challenges.
Area of Science:
- Neuroimaging
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Ependymal neoplasms are tumors arising from ependymal cells in the central nervous system.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment and patient outcomes.

