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  • Brain Neoplasms
  • Choroid Plexus Neoplasms
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Glioblastoma
  • Rhabdoid Tumor

Neonatal Brain Tumors

Pediatric brain tumors represent the most common type of solid malignancy in children and are the second most prevalent overall, following leukemia. In neonates and infants, these tumors pose unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to patient size, limited physiological reserves, and the potential long-term consequences of treatment. This activity explores neonatal and infant brain tumors, including key distinctions in tumor presentation, location, imaging characteristics, and management strategies compared to older pediatric populations. This course examines the most common histological subtypes, such as teratomas, choroid plexus tumors, desmoplastic infantile tumors, glioblastoma multiforme, and atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors, as well as their associated radiographic findings. Risk factors, including genetic predisposition syndromes, parental age, prenatal exposures, prenatal detection methods, the prognostic impact of tumor histology and surgical resectability, and the emerging role of molecular diagnostics, are also outlined. Participants will recognize early signs of congenital and infant brain tumors, interpret relevant imaging, weigh surgical and supportive care options, and contribute to interprofessional treatment planning. Emphasis will be placed on optimizing outcomes while minimizing treatment-related morbidities during this critical developmental period. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner’s competence in identifying neonatal brain tumors, performing the recommended evaluation, and implementing an appropriate interprofessional approach when managing this condition.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 11 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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