Endocrinologic Consequences of Pediatric Posterior Fossa Tumours
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Endocrinologic Consequences of Pediatric Posterior Fossa Tumours
Intracranial tumors are the second most frequent malignancies in children and posterior fossa is a common location for these neoplasias during childhood. Recent advances in surgical techniques, radiotherapy and chemotherapy resulted in dramatic increase in the survival rates of these children, however they are still source of a significant morbidity and mortality. Endocrinological complications...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1308-5727
DOI: 10.4274/jcrpe.2135