Question

A 7-year-old boy presents with nocturnal vomiting, morning headaches and gait imbalance. Fundoscopy shows papilloedema. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Order urgent brain MRI or CT and neurosurgical consultation

Answer

Reassure and treat presumed migraine

Answer

Start oral Gravol/Dimenhydrinate and send home

Answer

Schedule outpatient neurology follow-up in 3 months

Answer

Order only an EEG

Practice question

A 7-year-old boy presents with nocturnal vomiting, morning headaches and gait imbalance. Fundoscopy shows papilloedema. What is the most appropriate next step?