Hi Dr. Landolfi;
Here is the next question from the group. First though, I want to pass on the sincere "thanks" expressed by many of the group members for your assistance.
This question is basically an opinion, and since each case is different, the expected response might be different.
I have read that an ependymoma can recur anywhere along the CNS pathway. This is true for ependys that originated in the brain or spine. How often should the entire CNS pathway be scanned via MRI?
Thank you (as always)
Bruce
The doctor's response...
Certainly at diagnosis, the entire neuroaxis(CNS pathway) should be scanned. If positive and after treatment, you may want to image the area periodically(every 4/6 months. If initially negative to disease spread, I would only image an area if a patient became sympotomatic.
Dr. Landolfi