[Childhood cerebral tumors: morbidity and follow-up into adulthood]

Neurochirurgie. 2008 Oct;54(5):623-41. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2008.07.012. Epub 2008 Sep 16.
[Article in French]

Abstract

This chapter presents guidelines for the follow-up of children with brain tumors, whether benign or malignant, in their transition to adulthood. The consequences of their disease and its treatment overlap greatly. The complications and long-term follow-up are detailed based on the specialists involved.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Brain Neoplasms / psychology
  • Brain Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Cardiovascular System / growth & development
  • Cardiovascular System / physiopathology
  • Child
  • Endocrine Glands / pathology
  • Endocrine Glands / physiopathology
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Maxillofacial Development / physiology
  • Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / pathology
  • Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / surgery
  • Nervous System Diseases / pathology
  • Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology
  • Neurosurgical Procedures*
  • Quality of Life
  • Radiosurgery / adverse effects
  • Respiratory System / growth & development
  • Respiratory System / physiopathology
  • Young Adult