CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM TUMORS IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE

Abstract

Central nervous system (CNS) tumors comprise 15% to 20% of all malignancies occuring in childhood and adolescence. 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 the management of these tumors

Keywords

• central nervous system tumors
• presentation; diagnosis
• specific tumor types
• management
• childhood and adolescence