Endocrine disorders following treatment of childhood brain tumours

The impact of cancer therapy on the endocrine system in survivors of childhood brain tumours.

Survival rates are improving following cancer therapy for childhood brain tumours. There is therefore a growing cohort of survivors at risk of late effects of cancer therapy. Endocrine problems are very common in these patients. The recognition and prompt management of these are essential to prevent further morbidity and impairment of quality of life. Cranial radiation can damage hypothalamic-p...

Environmental causes of childhood brain tumours.

Brain tumours hitherto said to be rare in Africans are now known to be common. They cause considerable concern due to their relatively high morbidity, mortality and enormous cost of care, especially in the developing world. An understanding of the aetiology is particularly important in our region for planning strategies for effective prevention of brain tumours. This review endeavours to outlin...

Diffusion MRI for Characterising Childhood Brain Tumours

Recent Advances in Childhood Brain Tumours

Received September 16, 2005 Abstract Brain tumours are the second commonest form of childhood malignancy. In Hong Kong, around 25 to 40 children below 15 years are diagnosed to have various types of brain tumours each year. But the term "brain tumour" in fact includes a heterogeneous group of tumours and their classification, diagnostic criteria, treatment modalities and outcome have undergone ...

Endocrinological late effects following radiotherapy and chemotherapy of childhood brain tumours.