what are common symptoms of a brain tumor in children?
Brainstem Gliomas: Approximately 10% to 15% of childhood brain tumors are brainstem gliomas, which most commonly affect children between the ages of 5 and 10 years. Because of their location, brainstem gliomas may cause sudden dramatic symptoms, such as double vision, clumsiness, difficulty swallowing, and weakness.
Cerebellar astrocytoma: 1  Accounts for 10 to 30 percent of pediatric brain tumors; most common in children 5 to 8 years old. 2  Usually benign, cystic, and slow-growing. 3  Signs usually include clumsiness of one hand, gait changes (stumbling to one side), headache and vomiting.