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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.
List of contents
1. Low Grade Gliomas.- 2. High Grade Gliomas.- 3. Brainstem Gliomas.- 4. Ependymoma.- 5. Embryonal Tumors.- 6. Germ Cell and Pineal Region Tumors.- 7. Craniopharyngioma.- 8. Neuronal Tumors.- 9. Choroid Plexus Tumors.- 10. Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors.- 11. Rare Tumors.- 12. Neurocutaneous Syndromes and Associated CNS Tumors.- 13. Modern Imaging of CNS Tumors.- 14. Current Surgical Management.- 15. Chemotherapy.- 16. Advances in Radiation Therapy.- 17. Supportive and Palliative Care.
Summary
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.
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From the reviews of the second edition:
“This is an update of a 2004 compendium of childhood central nervous systems tumors with standard, current information on the diagnosis and treatment of these malignancies. … The book is sufficiently detailed to be valuable to experts in the field, but it also will appeal to anyone caring for children afflicted with these tumors as a general reference. … It is quite well done, complete, and easy to read. It is a valuable addition to the current books on childhood neurosurgery care.” (Robert M. Arensman, Doody’s Review Service, March, 2010)
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From the reviews of the second edition: "This is an update of a 2004 compendium of childhood central nervous systems tumors with standard, current information on the diagnosis and treatment of these malignancies. ... The book is sufficiently detailed to be valuable to experts in the field, but it also will appeal to anyone caring for children afflicted with these tumors as a general reference. ... It is quite well done, complete, and easy to read. It is a valuable addition to the current books on childhood neurosurgery care." (Robert M. Arensman, Doody's Review Service, March, 2010)
