Central Nervous System Tumors - 07/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.pcl.2007.10.010
Roger J. Packer, MD a, b, c, d, ⁎ 
, Tobey MacDonald, MD c, d, e, Gilbert Vezina, MD c, d, f
, Tobey MacDonald, MD c, d, e, Gilbert Vezina, MD c, d, f a Center for Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine, Children’s National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Avenue, Washington, DC 20010, USA
b Division of Neurology, Children’s National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Avenue, Washington, DC 20010, USA
c The Brain Tumor Institute, Children’s National Medical Center, Children’s National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Avenue, Washington, DC 20010, USA
d The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
e Division of Oncology, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Center for Cancer and Immunology Research, Children’s National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010, USA
f Department of Radiology, Children’s National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010, USA
Corresponding author. Department of Neurology, Children’s National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20010.Abstract |
Central nervous system (CNS) tumors comprise 15% to 20% of all malignancies occurring in childhood and adolescence. They may present in a myriad of ways, often delaying diagnosis. Symptoms and signs depend on the growth rate of the tumor, its location in the central nervous system (CNS), and the age of the child. This article describes the presentation, diagnosis and management of these tumors.
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Vol 55 - N° 1
P. 121-145 - février 2008 Retour au numéro
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