Congenital medulloblastoma presented in the neonatal period
Autops. Case Rep
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11: e2021258, 2021. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Congenital medulloblastoma is a rare brain tumor that appears in less than 1% of pediatric patients. Congenital medulloblastoma has a poor prognosis and should be suspected in patients with clinical manifestations of hyporeactivity, slow suction reflexes, and the presence of hydrocephalus. Herein we present the case of a 12-day-old female newborn who developed non-communicative hydrocephalus, hyporeactivity, and hyporeflexia. Magnetic resonance imaging of her brain showed a heterogeneous and cystic mass on the posterior cranial fossa. A suboccipital craniotomy was performed. The histopathologic analysis reported a congenital medulloblastoma. She remained in hospital until her death at 112 days old. This is one of the first case reports with clinical-radiological and pathological documentation. Awareness of this diagnosis can allow prenatal intervention, rendering a better prognosis. This case report exemplifies the importance of good prenatal follow-up.
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Main subject:
Cerebellar Neoplasms
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Medulloblastoma
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
Autops. Case Rep
Journal subject:
Anatomia
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Patologia Cl¡nica
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Patologia Legal
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Mexico
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León/MX
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