Workers in oil refining, rubber manufacturing, and chemists have a higher incidence of certain types of tumors. Which, if any, chemical toxin is related to this increase in tumors is unknown. Children who have received radiation therapy to the head as part of prior treatment for other malignancies are also at an increased risk for new brain tumors. The following are the most common symptoms of a brain tumor. However, each child may experience symptoms differently.
Symptoms vary depending on size and location of tumor.
Many symptoms are related to an increase in pressure in or around the brain. There is no spare space in the skull for anything except the delicate tissues of the brain and its fluid. The symptoms of a brain tumor may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your child s physician for a diagnosis. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs.