Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Delayed diffuse cerebellar swelling is a rare life-threatening complication following medulloblastoma resection.
PRESENTATION: We present our experience of managing a 4-year-old who developed diffuse cerebellar swelling with upward herniation 41 days after resection of a large cell anaplastic medulloblastoma.
CONCLUSION: Emergency chemotherapy alone was sufficient in promoting regression of swelling and recovery from coma. Reports of similar cases are scant. Chemotherapy may be a critical component of treatment.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Child's Nervous System |
Early online date | 29 Jun 2017 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 29 Jun 2017 |
Keywords
- Journal Article