Paediatric surgical oncology. 8--Central nervous system tumours in children

A review is presented of tumours of the brain and spinal cord, the most common group of solid neoplasms in childhood. General management strategies are discussed, including recent advances in neurosurgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment is stressed. An overview is given of the features and treatment of the more important individual tumour types.