The most common symptoms of CNS tumors are headache, vomiting, and nausea. Symptoms vary depending on the tumor and may include unsteady gait, slowed speech, memory loss, loss of hearing and vision, problems with memory, narrowing of visual field, and back pain. Symptoms may also vary greatly between individuals with the same tumor type. In pediatric patients, symptoms may include: *Headache *Changes in vision *Nausea and vomiting *Balance problems *Seizures *Behavioral changes *Abnormal head position *Delayed puberty *Abnormal growth *Excessive thirst *Reduced consciousness Some symptoms in adults are specific to the location of the tumor: * Tumors in the cerebrum, which controls movement, may cause weakness or numbness to the body. This weakness is often limited to one side of the body. * Tumors in the Broca's area of the cerebrum can cause speech difficulties. In extreme cases, the patient may have problems understanding words. * Tumors in the premotor cortex and the primary motor cortex, which are located at the front and top of the cerebrum, may cause sloppy movements, trouble walking, difficulties in moving arms, hands, fingers, and legs. In severe cases, such tumors may even cause wallowing and abnormal eye movements. * Tumors located in the lower part of the cerebrum near the primary visual cortex can cause blurred vision, double vision, or loss of vision. * Tumors located in the spinal cord usually have symptoms that start with back pain that spreads towards the arms or legs. These tumors can cause trouble urinating or walking.
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