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Ependymoma is a tumor arising in close relationship to the ependymal covering of the ventricular system, as demonstrated by its location and by the morphology of its cells. However, despite its close relationship with the ependymal covering, this tumor may grow deeply into the white matter.
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Schiffer, D. (1993). Ependymal Tumors. In: Brain Tumors. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2913-2_11
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