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Review
. 2003 Apr;18(2):96-102.
doi: 10.1053/jpdn.2003.12.

Solid tumors in children

Nancy E Kline  1 , Nicole Sevier
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Review

Solid tumors in children

Nancy E Kline et al. J Pediatr Nurs. 2003 Apr.

Abstract

Solid tumors make up about 30% of all pediatric cancers. The most common types of solid tumors in children include brain tumors, neuroblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, Wilms' tumor, and osteosarcoma. This article reviews the etiology and treatment of these diseases, and discusses the differences between adult and pediatric solid tumors.

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