Delayed diffuse cerebellar swelling after resection of medulloblastoma: case report and review of literature

Ashley L B Raghu, Jothy Kandasamy, Mark Brougham, Pasquale Gallo, Drahus Sokol, Mark A Hughes

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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 languageEnglish
JournalChild's Nervous System
Early online date29 Jun 2017
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 29 Jun 2017

Keywords

  • Journal Article

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