Central Nervous System Tumours Of Childhood (clinics In Developmental Medicine    )

Ranging from epidemiology and neuroimaging through the general principles of surgery and radiotherapy/chemotherapy to issues of palliative care and quality of life, this concise text covers all clinical aspects of central nervous system tumors in children. It provides an overview of current important issues in diagnosis and management, and focuses on important areas of research, with an emphasis on the areas likely to impact on clinical practice. It will be essential reading for pediatric oncologists, medical and clinical oncologists, neurosurgeons, pediatricians, specialist nurses and paramedical staff.