Tumors of the Pediatric Central Nervous System

Praise for the first edition:

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.