About this Research Topic
The aim of this Research Topic is to examine the innovative aspects of diagnosis and treatment of children with CNS tumors, focusing on the debated aspects.
This Research Topic will cover all the aspects of pediatrics central nervous system tumors. We welcome the submission of Original Research articles focusing on: (i) advancing new concepts in neurosurgical approach, (ii) neuroradiological novelty; (iii) new potential targeted therapies (iv) clinical trials, radiotherapy and proton beam therapy and (v) quality of life during and after treatment. We welcome the submission of Review articles on the use of narrative medicine in pediatric neuro-oncology within this Research Topic. We aim to focus on seven specific categories of tumors: 1. Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma; 2. High grade glioma; 3. Low grade glioma; 4. Medulloblastoma; 5. Ependymoma; 6. Craniopharyngioma and 7. Rare tumors. Translational papers covering different tumors and/or therapeutic strategies will be preferred.
Keywords: Pediatrics central nervous system tumors, Medulloblastoma, High grade glioma, Rare tumors, Therapy
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