Brain Tumours

Brain tumours in children and young adults are not common.
However, 25% of childhood cancers are in the brain. There are many types of brain tumours that occur more commonly in children, such as medulloblastoma, glioma, ependymoma, craniopharyngioma, and embryonal tumours. Early detection and management of these brain tumours can improve outcome.
If your child’s headaches or symptoms are unusual for him or her, or the symptoms are unexplained or persistent, you should seek medical advice.
Under 5 years old 5 - 11 years old >12 years old
Persistent or recurrent vomiting
Persistent or recurrent headache
Persistent or recurrent headache
Poor balance or coordination
Persistent or recurrent vomiting
Persistent or recurrent vomiting
Abnormal eye movements
Poor balance or coordination
Poor balance or coordination
Behavioural change or lethargy
Abnormal eye movements
Abnormal eye movements
Seizures
Double or blurred vision
Double or blurred vision
Abnormal head posture, stiff neck, or head tilting
Behavioural change or lethargy
Behavioural change or lethargy
Seizures
Seizures
Abnormal head posture, stiff neck, or head tilting
Delayed puberty or slow growth
If your child has one of these symptoms, please seek medical attention. If your child has two or more of these symptoms, please seek urgent medical attention.
Please remember that any child needing urgent medical care, should be taken to the nearest emergency department or hospital.

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About the Doctor
Dr Yeo Tong Hong 杨宗鸿
Senior Consultant • Paediatrician • Paediatric Neurologist
Dr. Yeo Tong Hong is a senior consultant paediatrician and paediatric neurologist. As an experienced paediatrician with more than 20 years clinical experience, he also specialises in treating children with general medical conditions.