Medulloblastoma in a 13-Year-Old Female: A Comprehensive Case Report

Cureus. 2024 Aug 7;16(8):e66359. doi: 10.7759/cureus.66359. eCollection 2024 Aug.

Abstract

The majority of children's brain cancers are posterior fossa tumours, which include brainstem gliomas, medulloblastomas (MBs), juvenile pilocytic astrocytomas, and ependymomas. This report details a 13-year-old female presenting with headache, nausea, and ataxia. With typical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) results, the MRI indicated a solid lesion in the fourth ventricle, producing obstructive hydrocephalus. Pilocytic astrocytoma, ependymoma, MB, and other conditions are examples of differential diagnoses. In addition to underscoring the need for early intervention to enhance prognosis and outcomes for paediatric patients with posterior fossa tumours, the case highlights the vital role that sophisticated imaging plays in early detection and therapy.

Keywords: brainstem glioma; medulloblastoma; mr spectroscopy; neurology; posterior fossa tumours.

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  • Case Reports