[Results of the treatment of children with brain neoplasms. II. Quality of life].
In a group of 57 children with brain neoplasms with a long follow-up the authors assessed the neurological and somatic condition of these patients, as well as their mental development and social adaptation. It is suggested that a child completing successfully prolonged treatment (which includes in cases of malignant neoplasms also radiotherapy and chemotherapy) has a considerable likelihood of leading a relatively normal life. In most of these children the neurological deficit was absent or slight, and they could attend normal schools. The most frequent and most dangerous sequelae were vision disturbances (in about 12% of cases) due mainly to the site of the neoplasm. Attention is called also to growth disturbances as a result of radiotherapy. Another observed unfavourable consequence of radiotherapy is deterioration of intellectual abilities of the children, which was, however, usually at the level of slight mental retardation.
Czochańska
J
J
Kliniki Neurologii Dzieci i Młodziezy, Instytutu Matki i Dziecka w Warszawie.
Langner
B
B
Sidor
B
B
Traczyńska
H
H
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011788:Quality of Life; D012917:Social Adjustment
Wyniki leczenia dzieci z nowotworami mózgu. Cześć II. Jakość zycia dzieci.