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)Publication Date: 2016-04-05
Authors : Meghana Chougule; Santosh Prabhu;
Page : 822-823
Keywords : Medulloblastoma; extra-axial; cerebello-pontine angle; elderly; Synaptophysin;
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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