What Are the Common Types of Pediatric Brain Tumors?
Several types of brain and CNS tumors can affect children, including:
1. Gliomas: These tumors arise from glial cells and include subtypes like astrocytomas, ependymomas, and oligodendrogliomas. 2. Medulloblastomas: These are highly malignant tumors that originate in the cerebellum. 3. Ependymomas: These tumors arise from the ependymal cells lining the ventricles or spinal cord. 4. Craniopharyngiomas: These are benign tumors that develop near the pituitary gland. 5. Germ Cell Tumors: These arise from primitive germ cells and can be located in various parts of the brain.
