Medulloblastoma (muh-dul-o-blas-TOE-muh) is a cancerous (malignant) brain tumor that starts in the lower back part of the brain, called the #cerebellum. The cerebellum is involved in muscle coordination, balance and movement.
Medulloblastoma tends to spread through cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) — the fluid that surrounds and protects your brain and spinal cord — to other areas around the brain and spinal cord. This tumor rarely spreads to other areas of the body.
Sign_And_Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of medulloblastoma may include
》headaches,
》nausea,
》vomiting,
》tiredness,
》dizziness,
》double vision,
》poor coordination, unsteady walk and other concerns. These symptoms may be related to the tumor itself or be due to the buildup of pressure within the brain.
Medulloblastoma can occur at any age, but #most_often_occurs_in_young_children. Though medulloblastoma is #rare, it’s the most common cancerous brain tumor in #children. Children need to be seen at a center that has a team of pediatric specialists with expertise and experience in pediatric brain tumors, with access to the latest technology and treatments for children.
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Neurological Examination
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Imaging Tests
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Tissue sample testing (biopsy)
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Removal of cerebrospinal fluid for testing
(lumbar puncture).
Treatment for medulloblastoma usually includes surgery followed by radiation or chemotherapy, or both. Age and general health, tumor subtype and location, tumor grade and extent, and other factors play a role in treatment decisions. Options include:
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Surgery_to_relieve_fluid_buildup_in_the_brain
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Surgery to remove the medulloblastoma
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Radiation therapy
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Chemotherapy