BRAIN TUMORS IN CHILDREN

Course overview

Brain tumors are the second most common form of childhood cancer after acute lymphocytic leukemia and the second leading cause of death in children after trauma. Intracranial tumors can occur as primary neoplasms or may develop as metastases of malignant neoplasms located elsewhere in the body. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of brain tumors in children, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.