What you should you know about paediatric brain tumours in 2022

Paediatric brain tumours are a major source of cancer-related morbidity and mortality in children. Brain tumours in children vary in their pathology and their outcomes. There is increasing reliance on molecular genetic and epigenetic classification, which may be off-putting to the non-specialist. This review provides an essential overview for care providers outside of neuro-oncology, covering the major types of paediatric brain tumours, including glioma, embryonal tumours, ependymoma, craniopharyngioma, choroid plexus tumours, and germ cell tumours. The review also addresses the recently published 2021 WHO Classification, which will also help update the more experienced in the management of these children.