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ependymoma [e‚pen·də′mō·mə] (medicine) A tumor of the central nervous system whose essential portion consists of cells derived from and resembling ependymal cells. Also known as medulloepithelioma. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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One uncle experienced multiple recurrent basal cell carcinomas that required frequent surgical removal, another died of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the hard palate, and the third died of ependymoma. The ependymoma tumor had taken root in a sensitive area near where the brain connects with the spine. Results of the trial included three patients who experienced stable disease in pediatric cancers (1 rhabdomyosarcoma, 1 ependymoma and 1 peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor), following 4 or more courses of therapy. |
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