Medulloblastoma with Excessive Nodularity: Radiographic Features and Pathologic Correlate

Medulloblastoma with extensive nodularity is a rare subtype of the most common malignant childhood brain tumor and has been associated with more favorable prognosis. The authors report the case of a 10-month-old girl with a posterior fossa tumor of excessive nodularity with decreased diffusivity on...

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Main Authors:	L. A. Yeh-Nayre, D. M. Malicki, D. N. Vinocur, J. R. Crawford
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:	Case Reports in Radiology
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/310359

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spelling	doaj-284d68d7aeb0419691c76a3e62084c5d2020-11-24T21:45:39ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Radiology2090-68622090-68702012-01-01201210.1155/2012/310359310359Medulloblastoma with Excessive Nodularity: Radiographic Features and Pathologic CorrelateL. A. Yeh-Nayre0D. M. Malicki1D. N. Vinocur2J. R. Crawford3The Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital, 3020 Children’s Way, San Diego, CA 92123, USAThe Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital, 3020 Children’s Way, San Diego, CA 92123, USAThe Department of Radiology, University of California San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital, 3020 Children’s Way, San Diego, CA 92123, USAThe Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital, 3020 Children’s Way, San Diego, CA 92123, USAMedulloblastoma with extensive nodularity is a rare subtype of the most common malignant childhood brain tumor and has been associated with more favorable prognosis. The authors report the case of a 10-month-old girl with a posterior fossa tumor of excessive nodularity with decreased diffusivity on diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging sequences and robust grape-like postgadolinium contrast enhancing features. The unique neuroradiographic features were confirmed by histopathology and a diagnosis of medulloblastoma with extensive nodularity was made. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this unique medulloblastoma subtype preoperatively, as the more favorable outcome may preclude less aggressive medical management.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/310359
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author	L. A. Yeh-Nayre D. M. Malicki D. N. Vinocur J. R. Crawford
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title	Medulloblastoma with Excessive Nodularity: Radiographic Features and Pathologic Correlate
title_short	Medulloblastoma with Excessive Nodularity: Radiographic Features and Pathologic Correlate
title_full	Medulloblastoma with Excessive Nodularity: Radiographic Features and Pathologic Correlate
title_fullStr	Medulloblastoma with Excessive Nodularity: Radiographic Features and Pathologic Correlate
title_full_unstemmed	Medulloblastoma with Excessive Nodularity: Radiographic Features and Pathologic Correlate
title_sort	medulloblastoma with excessive nodularity: radiographic features and pathologic correlate
publisher	Hindawi Limited
series	Case Reports in Radiology
issn	2090-6862 2090-6870
publishDate	2012-01-01
description	Medulloblastoma with extensive nodularity is a rare subtype of the most common malignant childhood brain tumor and has been associated with more favorable prognosis. The authors report the case of a 10-month-old girl with a posterior fossa tumor of excessive nodularity with decreased diffusivity on diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging sequences and robust grape-like postgadolinium contrast enhancing features. The unique neuroradiographic features were confirmed by histopathology and a diagnosis of medulloblastoma with extensive nodularity was made. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this unique medulloblastoma subtype preoperatively, as the more favorable outcome may preclude less aggressive medical management.
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Medulloblastoma with Excessive Nodularity: Radiographic Features and Pathologic Correlate

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