Brain Stem Gliomas (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
- Childhood
- Childhood brain stem glioma is a disease in which benign (noncancer) or malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the brain stem.
- Gliomas are tumors formed from glial cells.
- The brain stem is the part of the brain connected to the spinal cord.
- Adults
- Brain stem gliomas are rare in adults.
What are the symptoms of Brain Stem Gliomas?
- Childhood
- The signs and symptoms of brain stem glioma are not the same in every child.
- Some tumors do not cause signs or symptoms. Signs and symptoms may be caused by childhood brain stem gliomas or by other conditions. Check with your child's doctor if your child has any of the following:
- Loss of ability to move one side of the face and/or body.
- Loss of balance and trouble walking.
- Vision and hearing problems.
- Morning headache or headache that goes away after vomiting.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Unusual sleepiness.
- More or less energy than usual.
- Changes in behavior.
- Trouble learning in school.
What causes Brain Stem Gliomas?
- Childhood
- Having certain genetic disorders, such as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).