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We describe here a case of holocord subependymoma in an adolescent patient, completely removed with two surgical procedures. We discuss the histological features, the diagnostic difficulties and the surgical techniques used in this case.
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Pluchino, F., Lodrini, S., Lasio, G. et al. Complete removal of holocord subependymoma. Acta neurochir 73, 243–250 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01400858
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