Brain tumours in children
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Brain tumours in children. Cerebellar signs: these occur in about half of cases, Headache, Papilledema. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Common features
- Cranial nerve abnormalities: these occur in about half of cases
- Cerebellar signs: these occur in about half of cases
- Headache
- Papilledema
- Long tract signs
- Reduced consciousness
- Vomiting
- Unsteadiness
- Somatosensory signs
- Visual difficulties
- Behavioural/educational
- Seizures
Common tumour types
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Poor prognostic markers
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