Most common solid neoplasm of childhood (second to leukemia in overall incidence)
Most common cause of cance...
Headache and vomiting (particularly in the morning), irritability, and lethargy are associated with increased intracranial pressure.
Difficu...
Both for histology/molecular characterization and to attempt maximal tumor debulking; should be performed by experienced pediatric neurosurgeon
Rarely indicated in dif...
Neurologic deficits can take months to improve or stabilize with permanent deficit.
Any worsening or relapse of symptoms must be evaluated for tumor recurrence.
MRI every 3 months the 1st y...
Fleming AJ, Chi SN. Brain tumors in children. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care. 2012;42(4):80–103. [View Abstract on OvidInsights]
Liu KW, Pajtler KW, Worst BC, et al. Mo...
239.6 Neoplasm of unspecified nature of brain
191.9 Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
225.0 Benign neoplasm of brain
225.2 Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
D49.6 Neoplasm of unsp...
Q: Are my other children at risk for getting a brain tumor?
A: No (except in rare cases of certain familial syndromes).
Q: Did something I do cause this?
A: No. In addition, the claims made about hig...
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