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. All brain tumors discussed in detail by pathological type Current therapeutic strategies for pediatric brain tumors Includes surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy Thoroughly revised, updated and extended INDICE: 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.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-87976-3
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 390
- Fecha Publicación: 02/11/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés