Intracranial ependymoma: A retrospective analysis of clinical features, treatment modalities, and long‐term outcome

Objective Ependymomas, rare neuroglial tumors originating from ependymal cells, can occur in the CNS and typically affect the brain's ventricles or spinal cord. Prognosis is influenced by tumor grade, location, resection extent, and preoperative Karnofsky Performance Status Scale (KPSS) scores. This study evaluates clinical features, treatment outcomes, and factors affecting prognosis in patients with intracranial ependymomas. Methods A retrospective review of 23 patients with intracranial ependymomas, treated from 2018 to 2023, was conducted. Data included demographics, clinical presentations, KPSS scores, imaging findings, and treatment details. Outcomes assessed were postoperative complications, recurrence rates, and functional status. Statistical analysis used SPSS version 26, with significance set at p