Childhood brain tumor: Infratentorial tumors

April 25, 2005 (Press Release) -- Childhood brain tumor: Infratentorial tumors

Infratentorial tumors are those that occur in the lower part of the brain. Tumors found in this region include:

Medulloblastoma
(Refer to the PDQ summary on Childhood Medulloblastoma Treatment for more information.)

Cerebellar astrocytoma
(Refer to the PDQ summary on Childhood Cerebellar Astrocytoma Treatment for more information.)

Infratentorial ependymoma
Ependymal tumors are tumors that begin in the ependyma, the cells that line the hollow cavities within the brain (called ventricles) which are filled with cerebrospinal fluid). The growth of ependymal tumors can obstruct the flow of the cerebrospinal fluid through the brain and spinal cord. Infratentorial ependymomas begin in the lower part of the brain. These tumors may spread via the cerebrospinal fluid to other areas of the brain and spinal cord.

Brain stem glioma
(Refer to the PDQ summary on Childhood Brain Stem Glioma Treatment for more information.)