[Endocrine complications of treatment of brain tumors in children].
The recent treatment protocols used in the management of children with brain tumors have greatly improved the survival rate in these patients. The authors present a review of the endocrine dysfunctions associated with the different types of treatment. Cranial irradiation is the first cause of endocrine disorders, growth failure being the main risk. A simplified protocol for endocrine evaluation and treatment of the disorders is suggested.
Nicolino
M
M
Service de pédiatrie, hôpital Debrousse, Lyon, France.
Chatelain
P
P
D000293:Adolescent; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000628:therapy
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents
Complications endocriniennes du traitement des tumeurs cérébrales chez l'enfant.