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Medulloblastoma

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Status post cesarean section 2 months ago, VP shunt insertion 20 days ago for hydrocephalus, complaining of severe headache, photophobia and neck rigidity, to rule out VP shunt obstruction.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
ct

VP shunt in situ. Enhancing mass with perifocal edema in the left hemicerebellum, compressing the 4th ventricle. 

mri

The mass shows irregular enhancement and focal diffusion restriction.

mri

Displaced pons and cerebral peduncles. 

Case Discussion

Pathology:

Medulloblastoma.

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