Medulloblastoma
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Diagnosis certain
Presentation
Developmental regression.
Patient Data
Age: 10 months
Gender: Male
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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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