title: Pediatric brain tumors: diagnosis and management.
abstract: Pediatric brain tumors are the most common solid tumor and the second most common neoplasm in childhood. Confirmation of diagnosis is made by visualization of the tumor on a computed tomographic or magnetic resonance imaging scan. Treatment includes surgery followed by observation or chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy, depending on the amount of tumor removed and its histological characteristics. Recent advances in neuroradiology, neurosurgical techniques, and neuro-oncology have begun to impact the length and quality of survival of children diagnosed with brain tumors. A multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of these children is necessary with the nurses and/or nurse practitioners as the consistent members of the team often coordinating the care.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D017599:Neuroectodermal Tumors / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team