Diseases and Conditions
Pediatric brain tumors
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Diagnosis
Treatment
Alternative medicine
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Risk factors
In most children with primary brain tumors, the cause of the tumor isn't clear. But certain types of brain tumors, such as medulloblastoma or ependymoma, are more common in children. Though uncommon, a family history of brain tumors or a family history of genetic syndromes may increase the risk of brain tumors in some children.