Pediatric Brain Tumors Diagnosis

Every year in Israel, about 10 children show a brain tumor. Most often, the tumor is diagnosed in children aged 3 to 8 years, but a brain tumor can occur at any age. A tumor occurs as a result of pathological growth of brain tissues, and the type of brain tumor is determined by microscopic examination of its cells. Tumors may be more or less malignant. Malignant brain tumors usually develop faster and can spread to the spinal cord.

Children have brain tumors, which are usually diagnosed in the early stages, because the brain regulates vital functions of the body, such as memory, the ability to learn, hearing, vision, sense of smell, emotions. When such vital functions are impaired, this is quickly manifested.

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Diagnosis of the disease

Symptoms of brain and spinal cord tumors can be mild and hard to recognize. Early symptoms are often similar to those of other childhood illnesses. It is not always possible to immediately recognize a tumor; it depends on its type and growth rate. Diagnosis usually includes medical history, examination, neurological examination, blood tests and diagnostic imaging.

• A medical history study and medical examination help doctors get information about symptoms, general health, illness, and risk factors.
• The neurological examination assesses various aspects of brain function, including memory, vision, hearing, muscle strength, balance, coordination and reflexes.
• The diagnostic imaging, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT), provides detailed images of the brain and spinal cord. Doctors have the opportunity to study the size and location of the tumor and better understand which areas of the brain may be affected.
• As a rule, for the diagnosis of a tumor, doctors conduct a biopsy. In a biopsy, a small tumor sample is surgically extracted. A morphologist studies a tissue sample under a microscope to determine a specific tumor species.
• Lumbal puncture can be performed to search for cancer cells in the cerebrospinal fluid.