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Medulloblastoma in adults. A case presentation and review of the literature
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Abstract
Aim
The aim of this article is to present a case of medulloblastoma in an adult patient aged 46 and the problems associated with its treatment.
Case Description
The authors present a case of medulloblastoma in a 46-year old male patient. The tumour, which is typically identified in childhood, is very rare in adults. The incidence rate, in individuals older than 16 years of age, is 0.05 per 100,000.
Results
The patient was subjected to combined therapy consisting of surgery and subsequent radiotherapy. This choice of management was successful – the patient has been followed up since the completion of therapy and no relapses have been noted.
Conclusions
Based on this particular case, and the current literature, the authors discuss contemporary management methods in medulloblastoma.
Abstract
Aim
The aim of this article is to present a case of medulloblastoma in an adult patient aged 46 and the problems associated with its treatment.
Case Description
The authors present a case of medulloblastoma in a 46-year old male patient. The tumour, which is typically identified in childhood, is very rare in adults. The incidence rate, in individuals older than 16 years of age, is 0.05 per 100,000.
Results
The patient was subjected to combined therapy consisting of surgery and subsequent radiotherapy. This choice of management was successful – the patient has been followed up since the completion of therapy and no relapses have been noted.
Conclusions
Based on this particular case, and the current literature, the authors discuss contemporary management methods in medulloblastoma.
Keywords
adult; medulloblastoma; radiotherapy
About this articleTitle
Medulloblastoma in adults. A case presentation and review of the literature
Journal
Reports of Practical Oncology and Radiotherapy
Issue
Pages
49-54
Published online
2006-01-01
DOI
10.1016/S1507-1367(06)71049-5
Bibliographic record
Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2006;11(1):49-54.
Keywords
adult
medulloblastoma
radiotherapy
Authors
Małgorzata Bolek-Górska
Elżbieta Korab-Chrzanowska
Ryszard Czepko
Marek Betlej
Dariusz Adamek
Janusz Pawlęga