Radiation-induced anaplastic ependymoma with a remarkable clinical response to temozolomide: a case report. (April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khoo, H. M.; Kishima, H.; Kinoshita, M.; Goto, Y.; Kagawa, N.; Hashimoto, N.; Maruno, M.; Yoshimine, T.
• Is Part Of: British journal of neurosurgery. Volume 27:Number 2(2013:Apr.)
• Page Start: 259
• Page End: 261
• Publication Date: 2013-04
• Subjects: Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.48
• DOI: 10.3109/02688697.2012.741740
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-8697

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Radiation-induced gliomas are uncommon and therapeutic options are limited due to prior exposure to radiotherapy. Meanwhile, the chemotherapeutic response of anaplastic ependymoma, another rare entity in adults, is often disappointing. We report on the first recorded case of radiation-induced anaplastic ependymoma, in which an excellent clinical response to temozolomide was demonstrated.</p> </abstract>