The analysis of 76 case histories of children suffering from brain tumor revealed a majority in preschool age. The diagnosis at admission to the hospital was correct in 2/3 of the cases. The main causes for admission among unclear cases were headache, a history of head trauma, and epilepsy. An evaluation is made of the diagnostic value of symptoms, neurological signs, and of auxiliary investigations.
Brain tumors in childhood. Clinical aspects / L.N. Rossi, F. Vassella. - In: HELVETICA PAEDIATRICA ACTA. - ISSN 0018-022X. - 31:3(1976 Oct), pp. 211-220.
Brain tumors in childhood. Clinical aspects
L.N. RossiPrimo
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1976
Abstract
The analysis of 76 case histories of children suffering from brain tumor revealed a majority in preschool age. The diagnosis at admission to the hospital was correct in 2/3 of the cases. The main causes for admission among unclear cases were headache, a history of head trauma, and epilepsy. An evaluation is made of the diagnostic value of symptoms, neurological signs, and of auxiliary investigations.
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