Pediatric central nervous system (CNS) tumors are the second most common childhood
malignancy and the most common solid tumor in children. The incidence rate of childhood …

Intramedullary astrocytomas represent approximately 30%–40% of all intramedullary tumors
and are the most common intramedullary tumor in children. Surgical resection is considered …

Study design Retrospective cohort study. Objectives Although intramedullary astrocytoma is
associated with a high mortality rate, the optimal treatment has not reached a consensus …

Purpose Surgical resection is considered standard of care for primary intramedullary
astrocytomas, but the infiltrative nature of these lesions often precludes complete resection …

OBJECTIVE Pediatric spinal astrocytomas are rare spinal lesions that pose unique
management challenges. Therapeutic options include gross-total resection (GTR), subtotal …

Introduction Spinal cord surgery has and always will be a challenging operation with
satisfying results, but also with potentially devastating results. Over the last century, there …

OBJECTIVE Cancers in adolescents and young adults (AYAs)(age 15–39 years) often
present with unique characteristics and poor outcomes. To date, spinal cord glioblastoma, a …

Purpose Primary spinal cord tumors are rare, and evidence-based management of these
patients remains a source of controversy. This study used a large cohort of low-grade spinal …

Abstract Background/Aims: We sought to describe pediatric “big data” publications since
2000, their statistical output, and clinical implications. Methods: We searched 4 major North …

Background: Incidental intradural tumors of the spine in the pediatric population are rare
lesions whose management remains unclear. Surgeons must balance the risks of iatrogenic …