Medulloblastoma With Obstructive Hydrocephalus in a Young Infant

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2017 Jun;33(6):414-415. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000000575.

Abstract

Medulloblastoma is the most common posterior fossa tumor diagnosed in young infants. The presentation of posterior fossa tumors in neonates is highly variable. We report the case of a 2-month-old child who presented with poor feeding and lethargy and was noted to have a fixed downward gaze. Head computed tomography revealed a posterior fossa mass that was pathologically consistent with a medulloblastoma. This case demonstrates the uncommon presentation of posterior fossa tumors in young infants.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / complications*
  • Inappropriate ADH Syndrome / complications
  • Infant
  • Infratentorial Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Infratentorial Neoplasms / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Medulloblastoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Medulloblastoma / drug therapy
  • Medulloblastoma / pathology
  • Medulloblastoma / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome