Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumors

There are six types of Central Nervous System (CNS) Embryonal Tumors, which form in the brain cells during fetal development. The tumors may be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Although the incidence of these types of tumors are rare, most are malignant when they occur. Infants and children may experience symptoms including nausea, vomiting, morning headaches, sleepiness, weight gain or weight loss and weakness. Treatment depends on the child's age and stage of the cancer. Chances of recovery after treatment vary. Learn more about diagnosing and treating central nervous system ebryonal tumors with expert advice from Sharecare.