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  • Central nervous system (CNS) neoplasms
  • Epidemiology of rare tumors

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  • Pediatric intramedullary spinal cord ependymomas are rare CNS neoplasms with limited data on incidence and outcomes.
  • Large population-based studies are crucial for understanding epidemiology and survival risk factors.
  • This study aims to identify factors influencing survival in pediatric patients with these tumors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess survival risk factors in pediatric patients with intramedullary spinal cord ependymomas.
  • To provide insights into the epidemiology and outcomes of these rare tumors.
  • To inform strategies for improving patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database.
  • Inclusion of histologically confirmed spinal ependymomas in patients aged 17 years and younger.
  • Kaplan-Meier survival curves and multivariate regression analysis were employed.

Main Results:

  • Invasive tumor extension was significantly associated with decreased survival (P < 0.001).
  • Gross total resection correlated with improved survival rates (P = 0.028).
  • Age, gender, tumor size, and the use/sequence of radiation or chemotherapy did not show statistically significant associations with survival.

Conclusions:

  • Spinal ependymomas with invasive characteristics have a poorer prognosis.
  • Early diagnosis and surgical resection appear linked to better survival and outcomes.
  • The roles of radiation therapy and chemotherapy in pediatric spinal cord ependymomas remain unclear.