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Brain tumours in children
PAEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOURS
If your child experiences the symptoms of a brain tumour, our HCA UK neurosurgeons are able to diagnose and treat them
About
Brain tumours are the most common type that develop in children. Primary tumours begin in the brain, whilst secondary growths have spread there from elsewhere in the body. Your child may experience symptoms such as headaches, vomiting or seizures. Whilst this is of course very worrying, our neurosurgeons can diagnose and treat your child.
Need to know
If your child has a brain tumour, they may experience these symptoms:
- headaches that may be particularly painful in the morning
- vomiting/nausea
- seizures (fits)
- eye problems e.g. blurred vision
- extreme tiredness/fatigue
Your child's consultant will initially discuss your child's symptoms with you. To identify and diagnose a brain tumour, they may carry out the following tests:
- CT and/or MRI scan for images of inside your child's brain
- blood tests
- biopsy (taking a sample of your child's brain tumour)
Your child's consultant will discuss the best treatment options available for them, depending on the size and location of their brain tumour. These may include:
- surgical procedures to remove all or most of the tumour
- chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy to destroy cancerous cells
- steroid and/or anticonvulsant medication to help reduce and control symptoms of the tumour
Our locations
SPECIALIST UNIT London Neurosurgery Partnership
78 Harley Street W1G 7HJ London
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
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Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.