Brain Stem Tumors Overview:
- Brain stem gliomas are one of the most common tumors in this region.
- They account for about 20% of intracranial tumors in children.
- Symptoms typically begin with cranial nerve palsy and hydrocephalus (resulting for example in double vision, headache, nausea and vomiting).
- Treatment for brain stem tumors typically includes radiation and cerebrospinal fluid diversion (third ventriculostomy vs. shunt placement).
Brain Stem Tumors Cases:
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