What are the causes of symptoms of brain tumors in children?
Disease description:
Recently, my child was diagnosed with a brain tumor during a medical examination. He has been complaining of headaches, but previously there were no noticeable abnormalities. I would like to ask, what are the causes of brain tumors?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
The main causes of pediatric brain tumor symptoms include the following points:
1. Genetic factors: Some brain tumors have a familial hereditary tendency. If there is a family history of brain tumors, the risk of the child developing the disease increases. Genetic factors may involve the deletion or mutation of tumor suppressor genes, leading to abnormal cell proliferation and ultimately tumor formation.
2. Congenital factors: During embryonic development, if primitive cells or tissues remain in the cranial cavity or become displaced, under certain conditions they may differentiate and proliferate, potentially developing into congenital brain tumors. For example, pineoblastomas and medulloblastomas are mostly embryonal tumors.
3. Physical factors: Physical factors such as electromagnetic radiation may also adversely affect children's brain development, and long-term exposure may increase the risk of brain tumors. In addition, external factors such as trauma or infection may damage brain tissue, potentially leading to tumor formation.
4. Chemical factors: Chemicals such as food additives and pesticide residues may accumulate in the body over time, potentially damaging the child's nervous system and increasing the risk of brain tumors.
If a child develops any one or more of the aforementioned symptoms, especially if they persist or progressively worsen, prompt medical attention should be sought.
