Pineal tumors are rare in children, with pineoblastoma and germ cell tumors (GCTs) being the most common. Here we discuss recent advances in treatment and controversies in the management of these tumors.
Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90027, USA. gdhall@chla.usc.edu