Pineal Region Masses in Pediatric Patients
A review of pediatric pineal region tumors is provided with emphasis on advanced imaging techniques. The 3 major categories of pineal region tumors include germ cell tumors, pineal parenchymal tumors,…
Neuroimaging of Peptide-based Vaccine Therapy in Pediatric Brain Tumors
The potential benefits of peptide-based immunotherapy for pediatric brain tumors are under investigation. Treatment-related heterogeneity has resulted in radiographic challenges, including pseudoprogression. Conventional MR imaging has limitations in assessment of…
Imaging of the Sella and Parasellar Region in the Pediatric Population
Masses in the sella and parasellar region comprise about 10% of all pediatric brain tumors but type and frequency differs from those in adults. Imaging is critical for diagnosis and…
Tumor and Tumorlike Masses in Pediatric Patients that Involve Multiple Spaces
There are several tumors and tumorlike masses involving multiple spaces in the pediatric brain. Accurate diagnosis of tumors and distinguishing them from tumorlike masses is an important aspect in the…
Posterior Fossa Tumors
Pediatric brain tumors are the leading cause of death from solid tumors in childhood. The most common posterior fossa tumors in children are medulloblastoma, atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor, cerebellar pilocytic astrocytoma,…
Tumor and Tumorlike Masses in Pediatric Patients that Involve Multiple Spaces
There are several tumors and tumorlike masses involving multiple spaces in the pediatric brain. Accurate diagnosis of tumors and distinguishing them from tumorlike masses is an important aspect in the…
Imaging of the Sella and Parasellar Region in the Pediatric Population
Masses in the sella and parasellar region comprise about 10% of all pediatric brain tumors but type and frequency differs from those in adults. Imaging is critical for diagnosis and…
Brain Tumors in the Neonate
Brain tumors can develop in the prenatal and neonatal time periods. Neuroimaging studies are crucial for the early detection of prenatal and neonatal brain tumors. Imaging allows for characterization of…
Supratentorial Tumors in Pediatric Patients
The breadth of tumors that can arise in the supratentorial brain in children is extensive. With the exception of those that result in seizures and the highly malignant histologies, supratentorial…
Pediatric Brain Tumors Update: Imaging Characterization of Pediatric Brain Tumors in the Central Nervous System Including Findings on Advanced MR Imaging Techniques
Lara A. Brandão, MD, Editor This issue of Neuroimaging Clinics focuses on pediatric and neonatal brain tumors. The first article, “Posterior fossa tumors,” offers a detailed overview of the most…
