The objective of this interactive case is to convey key principles regarding the presentation and initial investigation of a pediatric patient with a brain tumor. This case explores:
- Patient presentation
- Differential diagnosis
- Investigation
- Immediate management
- Staging investigations
Link to:
Interactive case #5
Case authors:
- Dr. Zishan Alibhai (Resident, Radiation Oncology, Ottawa)
- Dr. Karen Goddard (Radiation Oncologist, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver)
- Dr. Juliette Hukin (Pediatric Neuro-oncologist, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver)
- Dr. Donna Johnston (Pediatric Oncologist, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa)
- Dr. Ash Singhal (Neurosurgeon, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver)