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How do you manage a supratentorial anaplastic ependymoma in an adult?
Do you extrapolate from the pediatric protocols (smaller margins) or use larger margins similar to treatment of adult high grade gliomas?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
Unfortunately, given the rarity of this tumor, we'll never know for sure. However, I do treat those patients similar to high grade gliomas in adults. Having said that, in high grade gliomas, I use smaller margins 0.5-1 cm (GTV --> CTV) and I think it would be appropriate in this setting as well. ...
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