Pediatric Neuro-oncology / edited by Katrin Scheinemann, Eric Bouffet.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Scheinemann, Katrin, editor.

Bouffet, Eric, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Internal medicine.

Pediatrics.

Neurology.

Internal Medicine.

Local Subjects:

Internal Medicine.

Pediatrics.

Neurology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (558 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed. 2024.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2024.

Summary:

While the first edition of this book provided a succinct introduction to pediatric neuro-oncology, biological knowledge of childhood CNS tumors has “exploded” over the past few years and a new edition of this textbook is needed to keep it up-to-date. This updated edition will include chapters on cancer predisposition in children with brain tumors, gliomas, embryonal brain tumors, ependymoma, CNS-GCT, targeted therapies in pediatric brain tumors, and long-term sequelae. New developments covered include the following: - Techniques like DNA methylation have improved the diagnostic process, and have led to an integrated diagnosis of histology, ICH and methylation. - Tumor pathways have been detected, which defines more subgroups within a tumor entity, and results in more individualized treatment for the patient. - Therapeutic options outside the standard combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation have either been implemented within the last years, or are currently under consideration. This book will be aimed at pediatric oncologists and neurooncologists, neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists. Chapters detailing quality of life and supportive care will make this 2nd edition a useful resource for nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists alike.

Contents:

Introduction

Presentation of Central Nervous System Tumors

Epidemiology of Pediatric Primary Central Nervous System Tumors

Pediatric Neuroimaging

Neurosurgery

Pathological Features of Common Pediatric Brain Tumors

Basic Science of Pediatric Brain Tumors

Cancer Predisposition in Children with Brain Tumors

Low Grade Glioma In Children And Adolescents

Pediatric High Grade Glioma

Diffuse Midline Glioma – Pons

Medulloblastoma

Rare Embryonal Brain tumors

Ependymoma

Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors (CNS-GCT)

Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumors

Craniopharyngioma

Rare Tumours Of The Central Nervous System In Childhood

Radiotherapy

Chemotherapy. Targeted Therapies in Paediatric Brain Tumours

High dose chemotherapy/ stem cell transplantation (HDSCT)

Supportive Care

Long-Term Sequelae

Neuropsychological Outcomes in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors

Quality of Life

Palliative Care for Children with Central Nervous System Tumors

Pediatric Neuro-Oncology in Countries with Limited Resources

The Use Of Complementary And Alternative Medicine In Pediatric Neurooncology

The Role of Allied Health Care Professionals in the Care of Paediatric Brain Tumour Patients and their Families

Our On-line Connection

The role of social media in the lives of our pediatric neuro-oncology population and their families; and where we intersect

Neurofibromatosis Type I and Neurofibromatosis Type II

Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Care in the COVID-19 Era.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3-031-62017-8