Symptoms include weakness, loss of sensation, involuntary movements, abnormal eye movements, double vision, a clumsy uncoordinated walk, decreased facial sensation or movement, hearing loss and balance problems. See Brain Stem Tumor. The posterior fossa contains the fourth ventricle, cerebellum and brain stem. A clumsy, uncoordinated walk, swaying, and staggering might occur. Dizziness, tremors, as well as difficulty with coordination and speech, are also frequent symptoms.
Double vision can occur.
Nerve irritation can cause pain in the back of the head or neck or tilting of the head. Symptoms depend on the specific structure affected by the tumor. A wide variety of structures in the brain and head might be affected. Symptoms depend on the specific structure affected. Cranial nerves are often affected causing slurred speech, swallowing difficulties, double vision and facial weakness.