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An 8 year old boy has a growing calcium tumor in his brain. what could have caused this and is there anyway to stop the growth? surgery has been ruled out because of connecting nerves near tumor.
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Need specialist: Brain tumors come in several different types, and in children there are a variety. This forum won't be enough to be able to provide either diagnostic nor therapeutic advice without more information. Suggest consulting a neuro-oncologist familiar with pediatric tumors. https://www.singhealth.com.sg/PatientCare/ConditionsAndTreatments/Pages/Neuro-oncology_old.asp
Answered 2/18/2017
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