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Ependymoma - background
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Most common in childhood
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Second most common childhood brain tumor (10%)
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Occurs anywhere in neuraxis
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60% post. fossa, 30% supratentorial, 10% spinal
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Account for 15% of post. fossa tumors
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Most frequently diagnosed between 2 and 5 years
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Slightly more common in boys