[Medulloblastoma in the adult: presentation of a new case]

Rev Clin Esp. 1992 Jan;190(1):30-1.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

A case of hemispheric medulloblastoma of cerebellum in a 22 male patient is presented. The patient complained of headache and an intracranial hypertension syndrome progressively appeared. Diagnosis was established by CT scan. Treatment consisted of radical surgery associated to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Present survival with this treatment is 4 years being the patient asymptomatic and without signs of relapse.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / therapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medulloblastoma / diagnosis*
  • Medulloblastoma / therapy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed