The most common clinical manifestation of brain tumors in children is:
a. Irritability. c. Headaches and vomiting.
b. Seizures. d. Fever and poor fine motor control.
ANS: C
Headaches, especially on awakening, and vomiting that is not related to feeding are the most common clinical manifestations of brain tumors in children. Irritability, seizures, and fever and poor fine motor control are clinical manifestations of brain tumors, but headaches and vomiting are the most common.
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