Ependymomas - A Master ClassÂ
Ependymoma | Basics
This session on Ependymomas covers their clinical presentation, radiologic features, molecular classification, and surgical considerations, discussed through real neurosurgical cases. The discussion emphasizes anatomic and biologic differences across supratentorial, posterior fossa, and spinal ependymomas, highlighting how tumor location and molecular subtype influence prognosis, surgical strategy, and adjuvant treatment decisions.
Posterior Fossa Ependymomas
This session on Posterior Fossa Ependymomas examines their clinical presentation, radiologic features, molecular subgroups, and surgical considerations, discussed through real neurosurgical cases. The discussion emphasizes anatomic relationships to the brainstem and cranial nerves, common imaging pitfalls, and how tumor location and biology influence extent of resection, prognosis, and adjuvant therapy.
Spinal Ependymomas
This session on Spinal Ependymomas focuses on their clinical presentation, imaging features, and surgical management, discussed through real neurosurgical cases. The discussion highlights key anatomic considerations, tumor–cord relationships, extent of resection, and postoperative outcomes, with emphasis on how these factors influence neurologic preservation and long-term prognosis.
Myxopapillary Ependymoma & Subependymoma
This session covers Myxopapillary Ependymoma and Subependymoma, highlighting their distinct anatomic locations, imaging features, and surgical considerations, discussed in a concise manner. The discussion emphasizes tumor behavior, extent of resection, recurrence risk, and long-term outcomes, with a focus on how these typically indolent ependymal tumors differ from other spinal and intracranial neoplasms.