A superb overview … each chapter is
well written and concise … provides a succinct summary of the clinical,
radiological, and pathological features of each tumor … a useful reference for
the treatment of pediatric central nervous system tumors. —
Journal of Neurosurgery
Tumors of the Pediatric Central
Nervous System, Second Edition, provides readers with both medical
management and surgical perspectives on the clinical, pathological, and
radiological diagnoses and treatment of pediatric CNS tumors. It includes
complete coverage of the latest diagnostic and management techniques,
state-of-the-art technologies, and trends in the surgical treatment of pediatric
tumors.
Highlights of the Second Edition:
- Contains 19 new
chapters on such topics as recent advances in the cytogenetics and molecular
biology of pediatric brain tumors, gangliogliomas and miscellaneous spinal cord
tumors in children, post-chemotherapy morbidity, and many
more - Addresses the important issues of long-term chronic treatment of
pediatric tumor patients and related outcome measures - Includes summary
boxes and tables that distill large amounts of information for quick
review - Written by editors and contributors who are world-renowned
experts in the field of pediatric neurosurgery and oncology
Neurosurgeons,
neurologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pediatricians caring for
patients with tumors of the central nervous system will find this book to be an
essential resource that they will repeatedly consult as they strive to enhance
patient care.
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