Medulloblastoma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Developmental regression.

Patient Data

Age: 10 months
Gender: Male

CT brain

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CT scan with and without contrast demonstrates a large ill-defined mass in the posterior fossa, slightly hyperdense, and not demonstrating significant enhancement on early post contrast images. Note the marked hydrocephalus.

Case Discussion

This patient was transferred by air ambulance to a tertiary pediatric center. MRI confirmed the findings and a craniotomy was performed. This confirmed the diagnosis of a medulloblastoma

Case courtesy of Bob Cook, MD. Western Memorial Regional Hospital Corner Brook, Newfoundland.

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