Abstract
Ependymoma (EPN) is a primary neuroepithelial Central Nervous System (CNS) tumor originated in ependymal cells. It is the third most frequent of CNS tumor in childhood and corresponds to 6 to 12% of pediatric intracranial tumors. Currently, the treatment is performed with surgical resection and radiotherapy. Clinical trials with chemotherapy have been performed, but have not shown promisi…