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This article introduces Synovial sarcoma: common in youth near joints. SYT-SSX gene fusion. Surgery + chemo/radiation. 50-60% 5-year survival.

This article introduces Rhabdomyosarcoma: top pediatric soft tissue tumor (6.5%), often head/neck. Chemo/radio/surgery combo needed. 70% 5-year survival in kids.

This article introduces Burkitt lymphoma: aggressive pediatric B-cell NHL. Rapid onset, multi-site involvement. Risk-stratified chemo yields >80% 5-year survival overall.

This article introduces Hodgkin lymphoma: common in teens, presents with lymphadenopathy. Chemo/radiotherapy effective, >90% early-stage, >85% high-risk 5-year survival.

This article introduces Lymphoblastic lymphoma: T/B-cell origin, common pediatric NHL. Chemotherapy main treatment, 75-90% 5-year survival. Similar to ALL but <25% marrow involvement.

This article introduces Ganglioneuromas are rare CNS tumors with glial/neuronal cells, often benign but may compress nerves. Treated surgically, sometimes with chemo/radiation.

This article introduces Ventricular meningiomas arise from radial glial cells, mainly in 4th ventricle/spinal cord, rarely outside CNS. A type of glial tumor.

This article introduces Choroid plexus tumors arise in brain ventricles, disrupt CSF flow, cause pressure. Mostly benign (papillomas), rarely malignant (carcinomas).

This article introduces Medulloblastoma: most common pediatric brain cancer, arises in cerebellum from neural progenitors, causes cerebellar dysfunction and intracranial pressure.