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Gupta, Nalin.

Pediatric CNS Tumors [electronic resource] / edited by Nalin Gupta, Anuradha Banerjee, Daphne Haas-Kogan. - online resource. - Pediatric Oncology, 1613-5318 .

Low-Grade Gliomas -- High-Grade Gliomas -- Brainstem Gliomas -- Ependymoma -- Embryonal Tumors -- Intracranial Germ Cell Tumors -- Craniopharyngioma -- Neuronal Tumors -- Choroid Plexus Tumors -- Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors -- Rare Tumors -- Neurocutaneous Syndromes and Associated CNS Tumors -- Modern Neuroimaging of Pediatric Brain Tumors -- Current Surgical Management -- Chemotherapy -- Advances in Radiation Therapy -- Late Effects of Treatment and Palliative Care.

Pediatric CNS Tumors is a detailed review of childhood brain tumors with a particular emphasis on providing treatment algorithms for each tumor type. Controversies and current therapeutic agents under development are also discussed. The second edition includes expanded chapters on embryonal tumors, rare tumor types, and supportive care for patients with brain tumors.

ISBN: 9783540879794

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Medicine.
Radiotherapy.
Neurology.
Neurosurgery.
Oncology.
Pediatrics.
Medicine & Public Health.
Oncology.
Pediatrics.
Neurology.
Neurosurgery.
Radiotherapy.

LC Class. No.: RC254-282

Dewey Class. No.: 616.994