Development of Guidelines for Early Diagnosis of Childhood Brain Tumors at Kenyatta National Hospital Abbreviated Title: Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines

Abstract

Background: Brain tumors are the second commonest tumors after leukemia and the most common solid tumors in children. Childhood Brain Tumors (CBT) are the most common cause of cancer-related deaths in children. Delayed diagnosis is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The development of guidelines for the early diagnosis will provide better outcomes.