[An exceptional variety of medulloblastoma: melanotic medulloblastoma]

Ann Pathol. 1997 Dec;17(6):403-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a new case of melanotic medulloblastoma of the vermis in a 3 1/2 year old boy. This tumor showed a typical histological appearance with pseudoepithelial pigmented structures immunoreactive for S100 protein and vimentin. The tumor did not recur after total surgical removal and post operative radiation. However, after a 10 year follow-up, imaging demonstrated that a second tumor occurred in the left cerebellar hemisphere, which, on histological examination, was a typical glioblastoma. Hypothesis concerning the histogenesis of the second tumor, as well as a causal association with radiation therapy and possible contribution of growth hormone therapy are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Glioblastoma / metabolism
  • Glioblastoma / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medulloblastoma / metabolism
  • Medulloblastoma / pathology*
  • Melanins / biosynthesis*

Substances

  • Melanins