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Ependymomas extending into both lateral ventricles: CT-diagnosis and operability
Zentralblatt Fur Neurochirurgie
|January 1, 1981
Summary
Cranial computed tomography (CT) is crucial for diagnosing intraventricular ependymomas in adults. CT scans aided in timely diagnosis and surgical decisions for these rare brain tumors, improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Ependymomas are rare tumors that can occur within the brain's ventricular system.
- Intraventricular ependymomas in adults are uncommon and can present diagnostic challenges.
- Previous diagnostic methods like angiography and isotope scintigraphy were found to be misleading in some cases.