Fetal Growth, Preterm Birth, Neonatal Stress and Risk for CNS Tumors in Children: A Nordic Population- and Register-Based Case-Control Study

Abstract

This study supports intrauterine or neonatal onset of childhood CNS tumors. The findings provide insight into the natural history of childhood CNS tumors indicating an early onset or, alternatively, potentially harmful exposures in the neonatal period that might be preventable.