Anesthesia Considerations
10.1055/b-0034-79095 Anesthesia ConsiderationsThalia C. Palmer Among solid tumors, those affecting the brain are the primary cause of death in children. Notably, the incidence of both primary and metastatic brain tumors…
Pediatric Neuro-Oncology: A Historical Perspective
10.1055/b-0034-79088 Pediatric Neuro-Oncology: A Historical PerspectiveJames Tait Goodrich Cancer has been called “the emperor of all maladies” by Siddhartha Mukherjee, a well-known oncologist.1 This chapter discusses the development of the…
Neurodiagnostic Principles
10.1055/b-0034-79090 Neurodiagnostic PrinciplesCourtney A. Lyle and John R. Crawford A comprehensive neurologic examination plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and ongoing management of children with brain tumors. The presenting…
Epidemiology
10.1055/b-0034-79089 EpidemiologyGreta Bunin Epidemiology of Childhood Brain Tumors Little is known about the etiology of brain tumors in children. Epidemiologists have applied their methods to uncover risk factors, but small…
