TY - JOUR
T1 - Brain Tumors in Children
T2 - Evaluation and Management
AU - Levy, Adam S.
PY - 2005/7
Y1 - 2005/7
N2 - Brain and spinal cord tumors represent the most common solid tumors in children. Recent advances in imaging techniques, neurosurgical techniques, chemotherapy approaches, and radiation oncology have resulted in some improvement in overall survival and morbidity. However, the prognosis for many children with high-grade and malignant brain tumors remains guarded in terms of mortality and long-term sequelae. Given the rarity of tumors in children, patients are likely best served at tertiary centers that can offer a comprehensive multidiscipline approach.
AB - Brain and spinal cord tumors represent the most common solid tumors in children. Recent advances in imaging techniques, neurosurgical techniques, chemotherapy approaches, and radiation oncology have resulted in some improvement in overall survival and morbidity. However, the prognosis for many children with high-grade and malignant brain tumors remains guarded in terms of mortality and long-term sequelae. Given the rarity of tumors in children, patients are likely best served at tertiary centers that can offer a comprehensive multidiscipline approach.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.cppeds.2005.04.001
DO - 10.1016/j.cppeds.2005.04.001
M3 - Article
C2 - 15956960
AN - SCOPUS:20444441131
SN - 1538-5442
VL - 35
SP - 230
EP - 245
JO - Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care
JF - Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care
IS - 6
ER -