Childhood Tumors

Pediatric Brain Tumours

Overview

Brain tumors are caused by abnormal growth of cells in a child’s brain or its surrounding tissues. They can be both noncancerous and cancerous. Pediatric brain tumors require a different treatment from adult brain tumors depending on a child’s age, overall health, type, and location of the tumor.

Symptoms

The most common symptoms of a brain tumor in children are:

Seizures

Headaches

Vomiting

Confusion & Vision Problems

Causes

The exact cause of brain tumours is still unknown but it can be due to mutation in genes.

Diagnosis

Other than regular physical examination, a doctor may require to perform some tests to determine the best way of treatment. The tests may include:

Biopsy

Blood Tests

MRI

CT Scan

When to See a Doctor

Make an appointment right away if any worrisome symptoms appear.

Treatment

The treatment depends on the type, size, and location of the tumor. Overall health and age of the child are also some important factors to be considered before initiating the treatment.

Small tumors can be easily removed by surgical procedures. Other types of tumors can be treated with the help of chemotherapy, traditional radiation therapy, and targeted drug therapy.

Our team of expert surgeons has successfully performed several such procedures over a period of 15 years. Our partnered facility, Maroof International Hospital has state-of-the-art operation theaters equipped with the world’s most advanced equipment to provide the best quality treatment to our patients.

Risks, Complications & Preventions

Follow-up care will be required based on the type of treatment the child has received. Regular physical examinations and medical tests are needed to check for long-term side effects. The child may experience emotional problems such as depression, anxiety, and confusion after the treatment. Cognitive problems like poor memory, inattentiveness, and learning difficulties can be also seen in some children. Your doctor may refer you to a psychologist to start with a proper rehabilitation program for your child.