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Childhood Ependymoma (PDQ®): Treatment

Internet URL

http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/doc.aspx?version=patient&viewid=bdf371b6-bc60-43e3-95ac-4cbb4002c1f6  

Sponsoring Agency

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

Description

Childhood ependymoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. This document provides general information about the disease, including cause, symptoms, and tests and procedures to detect childhood ependymoma.

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Review Date

5/23/2007

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