{"id":"0e4c1982-1d33-4786-a7fc-7caed858c215","slug":"adult-medulloblastoma-a-rare-case-report-and-literature-review","title":"Adult medulloblastoma: A rare case report and literature review","authors":["Ahmad Faried","Muhammad A. Pribadi","Sheila Sumargo","Muhammad Z. Arifin","Bethy S. Hernowo"],"abstract":"Background: Medulloblastoma is a highly malignant embryonal tumor which commonly arises in the cerebellum. It is relatively rare and accounts for less than 2% of all primary brain tumors. The tumor primarily occurs in childhood; however, rarely, it may be found in adult population. In addition, medulloblastoma in adult population shows features which are quite distinct from the pediatric group. Case Description: We report the case of a 33-year-old man who presented to our institution with a history of blurred vision of both eyes for 5 months preceded by intermittent headache since the previous year. Preoperative investigation suggested a posterior fossa mass and we suspected an ependymoma. The patient underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunt and craniotomy tumor removal, followed by radiotherapy. Histopathological and immunohistochemical examination were performed, and the results showed a diagnosis of medulloblastoma. Conclusion: This case is exceptional because adult medulloblastoma occurrence in our center is extremely rare, and the diagnosis can only be established through histopathological and immunohistochemical studies.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/0e4c1982-1d33-4786-a7fc-7caed858c215/featured/hero-1782420925494.png","publishDate":"2016-07-07T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.4103/2152-7806.185782","categories":["Neuro-oncology","Case Report"],"fullTextUrl":"http://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/6799/SNI-7-481.pdf"}