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http://dx.doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2015.58.6.557

Isolated Supratentorial Intraventricular Recurrence of Medulloblastoma  

Abode-Iyamah, Kingsley O. (Department of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics)
Winslow, Nolan (Department of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics)
Flouty, Oliver (Department of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics)
Kirby, Patricia (Department of Pathology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics)
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society / v.58, no.6, 2015 , pp. 557-559 More about this Journal
Abstract
Medulloblastoma is a common pediatric tumor typically diagnosed before the age of fifteen. Initial therapy includes surgical resection and radiation of the entire neuro-axis. Recurrence is common and typically occurs within 2 years of initial diagnosis. Those fitting Collin's Law is considered tumor-free. We report a case of single supratentorial recurrence 13 years after initial diagnosis. Here we present a 22 year old male presenting 13 years after initial diagnosis with isolated septum pellucidum recurrence. He underwent complete resection of the tumor. Medulloblastoma is a common in the pediatric population. Late recurrence to the ventricular system is uncommon. Long term follow-up is recommended in these patients.
Keywords
Medulloblastoma; PNET; Recurrence; Hydrocephalus; Drop metastasis;
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