Brain Tumours Flashcards
1
Q
How common are brain tumours in children?
A
They are the most common solid tumour in children.
Outlook tends to be poor.
2
Q
What is the most common type of brain tumour?
A
Astrocytoma. Tumour varying from benign to highly malignant often in the cerebral hemispheres.
3
Q
How do brain tumours tend to present?
A
Focal neurology: weakness, sensory symptoms, CN palsies etc
Epilepsy
Signs of inter cranial pressure
4
Q
What are the signs of inter cranial pressure in children?
A
Signs of raised ICP in children and adolescents include: • Headache – worse in the morning • Vomiting – especially on waking • Behaviour/personality change • Visual disturbance • Papilloedema
5
Q
What are the signs of inter cranial pressure in infants?
A
And in young infants: • Vomiting • Separation of sutures/tense fontanelle • Increased head circumference • Head tilt/posturing • Developmental delay/regression
