Isolated Supratentorial Intraventricular Recurrence of Medulloblastoma.
10.3340/jkns.2015.58.6.557
- Author:
Kingsley O ABODE-IYAMAH
1
;
Nolan WINSLOW
;
Oliver FLOUTY
;
Patricia KIRBY
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA. kingsley-abode-iyamah@uiowa.edu
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Medulloblastoma;
PNET;
Recurrence;
Hydrocephalus, Drop metastasis
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Jurisprudence;
Male;
Medulloblastoma*;
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive;
Recurrence*;
Septum Pellucidum
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2015;58(6):557-559
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
