Question

Pediatric brain tumor presentations:

a) Craniopharyngioma: Bitemporal hemianopsia; Ependymomas: Headache, nausea/vomiting; Glioblastoma: Headache, seizure; Medulloblastoma: Ataxia; Neuroblastoma: Abdominal mass; Astrocytoma: Headache, vision changes

b) Craniopharyngioma: Ataxia; Ependymomas: Vision changes; Glioblastoma: Ataxia; Medulloblastoma: Headache; Neuroblastoma: Abdominal mass; Astrocytoma: Headache

c) Craniopharyngioma: Ataxia; Ependymomas: Vision changes; Glioblastoma: Headache; Medulloblastoma: Ataxia; Neuroblastoma: Headache; Astrocytoma: Abdominal mass

d) Craniopharyngioma: Bitemporal hemianopsia; Ependymomas: Vision changes; Glioblastoma: Headache; Medulloblastoma: Ataxia; Neuroblastoma: Abdominal mass; Astrocytoma: Headache

Answer 1

The correct presentations for pediatric brain tumors are Craniopharyngioma with bitemporal hemianopsia, Ependymomas with headaches and nausea/vomiting, Glioblastoma with headaches and seizures, Medulloblastoma with ataxia, Neuroblastoma with an abdominal mass, and Astrocytoma with headaches and vision changes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The accurate pediatric brain tumor presentations from the given options are as follows: Craniopharyngioma presenting with bitemporal hemianopsia due to a tumor pressing against the optic chiasm and interfering with signal transmission to the lateral peripheral vision; Ependymomas, which can lead to headaches and nausea/vomiting; Glioblastoma presenting with headaches and possibly seizures; Medulloblastoma contributing to ataxia, a coordination disorder; Neuroblastoma exhibiting as an abdominal mass; and Astrocytoma, which can cause headaches and vision changes.