Search for dissertations about: "Childhood CNS tumours"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words Childhood CNS tumours.

2. 1. Glioneuronal tumours in childhood : Clinical picture, long-term outcome and possible new treatments

   Author : Christoffer Ehrstedt; Gunnar Ahlsten; Bo Strömberg; Ann-Margret Rydell; Anja Smits; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Glioneuronal tumour; ganglioglioma; dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour; childhood; cognition; psychosocial; HRQoL; outcome; mTOR pathway; somatostatin receptor; Pediatrik; Pediatrics;

   Abstract : Background: Glioneuronal tumours are a subgroup of low-grade tumours of the central nervous system (CNS), often causing epilepsy. Overall survival is excellent, but data regarding long-term seizure outcome and late effects are scarce. READ MORE

4. 2. Medical, cognitive and motor outcome after treatment of pilocytic astrocytoma in the posterior fossa in childhood

   Author : Ingela Kristiansen; Per Frisk; B Strömberg; Klas Blomgren; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Childhood; CNS tumour; pilocytic astrocytoma; posterior fossa; long-term outcome; cognition; language; motor performance; learning difficulties; Pediatrik; Pediatrics;

   Abstract : Introduction: Pilocytic astrocytoma is the most common brain tumour in childhood. The aim of the studies was to investigate late medical, cognitive and motor complications in patients treated in childhood for pilocytic astrocytoma in the posterior fossa. READ MORE

5. 3. CNS tumours of childhood/adolescence : outcomes related to disability and identity in adult survivors

   Author : Lina Hörnquist; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Central nervous system (CNS) tumour survivors are at increased risk for adverse health and functional late effects. Results from previous studies from the Swedish LIFE project, of which this licentiate thesis is a part, indicate needs of expanded clinical surveillance, and long-term follow-up in order to reduce late effects and protect quality of survival. READ MORE

6. 4. Childhood brain tumours : health and function in adult survivors and parental fears

   Author : Malin Anclair; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Childhood brain tumours; adult survivors; health-related late effects; parental fears;

   Abstract : The general aim of the present research was to investigate health and functional ability of patients treated for childhood brain tumour and systematically examine parental fears after a child s brain tumour. The aims were realised through two part-studies. READ MORE

7. 5. Childhood CNS tumours : health and functional outcomes in adult survivors, and follow-up needs of patients and parents

   Author : Emma Hovén; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Childhood CNS tumours; adult survivors; health-related late effects; functional disability; long-term follow up; parental distress; persistent family impact;

   Abstract : Childhood central nervous system (CNS) tumour patients represent a high-risk population regarding tumour- and treatment-related late effects. The overall purpose of the present thesis was to gain increased knowledge about the long-term consequences for survivors and their parents after a CNS tumour diagnosis in childhood. READ MORE