Brain tumors are among the most common childhood cancers and are the leading cause of cancer-related childhood mortality. In this Review, Pollack and Jakacki describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of childhood brain tumors, with a particular focus on how treatment of the most common subtypes of childhood brain tumors has evolved over time, and the future approaches that could lead to improved outcome for these pediatric patients.
- Ian F. Pollack
- Regina I. Jakacki
