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An Extraaxial Cerebello-Pontine Angle Medulloblastoma in a 56 Year Old Male ? A Rare Case Report

Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.5, No. 4)

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Page : 822-823

Keywords : Medulloblastoma; extra-axial; cerebello-pontine angle; elderly; Synaptophysin;

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Abstract

A case of extraaxial cerebello-pontine angle medulloblastoma in a 56 year old male is reported for its unusual location & age. Medulloblastoma accounts for 20 % of brain tumors arising in childhood Peak incidence occurs between the 5 & 10 year of life. Cerebellar medulloblastoma is classically seen during childhood, and less than 25 % of these tumors are found in adults below 40 years of age. Rarely, cases are reported above the age of 40 years.

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