Intracranial tumors in infants: long-term functional outcome, survival, and its predictors

ObjectiveIntracranial tumors are rare in the first year of life. This study evaluates survival rates and functional outcomes of survivors at least 5 years after diagnosis and the predictors of this outcome.MethodsA retrospective chart review of all infants with a primary intracranial tumor was carried out. Radiology and pathology were re-reviewed. Outcome was assessed at 5 years or more after diagnosis using Bloom’s categories (Bloom 1–2 = good …