How to be on the lookout for pituitary tumors in children? Pituitary tumors in children are more likely to occur in the cerebellum and brainstem than in adults, and about half of all pituitary tumors in children occur in the cerebellum and brain stem. Pituitary tumors in children are very easy to misdiagnose and mismanage clinically. Parents should investigate the possibility of pituitary tumors if they notice that their children have decreased vision and poor correction, constant vomiting, headaches, and unsteady walking. When symptoms of pituitary tumor in children are found, it is best to go to the hospital for examination and treatment.
If the tumor grows in the posterior cranial fossa and involves or compresses the cerebellum or brainstem, it may lead to movement disorders, and children usually show unstable standing and skewed gait. Vomiting: It is the most common symptom of pituitary tumor in children, with an incidence of 73%-94%. 73%-94%, often accompanied by dizziness, headache, nausea and neck stiffness. The timing of vomiting is not related to eating and is intermittent and recurrent, making the child susceptible to misdiagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders.
Headache: Usually due to increased intracranial pressure. It is often not in a fixed location. The headache will gradually worsen as the tumor progresses and may be accompanied by vomiting and head sweating in severe cases. Many infants are too young to express the headache, but only cry or hit their head, parents should pay attention to them.