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For a patient with hemoptysis and a normal chest X-ray, further investigation with a computed tomography (CT) scan is the recommended next step, especially for those with risk factors for malignancy (e.g., smokers, over 40 years old) or recurrent episodes.
Medulloblastoma is a malignant brain tumor that commonly occurs in children. Due to its tendency to spread along the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), craniospinal irradiation is an essential part of its treatment. Pilocytic astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas typically do not require this approach.