brain tumors in the first 2 years of life Flashcards
1
Q
what is most common brain tumor of infants
A
medulloblastoma- 25-35% of all tumors younger than 3 years of age- usually nodular type and SHH
2
Q
is oucome better or worse with supratentorial PNET or medulloblastoma
A
supra tentorial PNET
3
Q
is oucome of a pinealblastoma worse or better in infancy
A
worse lkely due to holding of radiation
4
Q
do children’ younger than 2 with optic pathway glioma typically have NF-1
A
no
5
Q
what is more common chroid plexus papilloma or carcinoma
A
papilloma, predilection for lateral venrticles in kids
6
Q
where are most common location for AT/RT
A
posterior fossa and pineal regiosn
7
Q
what is most common tumor diagnosed at time of birth
A
teratoma
8
Q
where are desmoplastic tumors of infancy located
A
supratentorial compartment- superficial cortical
