Table 7. . Most common diagnosis prior to brain tumor diagnosis.
| Number of patients | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Error of refraction | 48 | 24.5 |
| Primary headache | 23 | 11.7 |
| Gastritis/gastroesophageal reflux | 20 | 10.2 |
| Meningitis | 12 | 6.1 |
| Acute gastroenteritis/dehydration | 9 | 4.6 |
| Epilepsy | 8 | 4.1 |
| Urinary tract infection | 7 | 3.6 |
| Stroke | 5 | 2.6 |
| Vertigo | 5 | 2.6 |
| Psychiatric | 4 | 2 |