A female survivor of childhood medulloblastoma presenting with growth-hormone-induced edema and inflammatory lesions: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>The improved survival of children with brain tumors has increased concerns about treatment-related sequelae. Growth hormone deficiency is frequently observed after craniospinal irradiation for medulloblastoma. It has been widely re...

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Main Authors: Biassoni Veronica, Pallotti Federica, Spreafico Filippo, Seregni Ettore, Gandola Lorenza, Martinetti Antonella, Bombardieri Emilio, Massimino Maura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/3/1/17