Title
Understanding medulloblastoma
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2017
Abstract
Brain tumors are the most common solid tumor malignancies in childhood, and among them, medulloblastoma occurs with the greatest frequency. Because medulloblastomas occur in the posterior fossa, the presenting symptoms often are vague complaints and diagnosis may be delayed. Between 70% and 80% of patients who are diagnosed before metastatic dissemination survive, compared with 30% to 40% of those in higher risk groups. This article reviews the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for medulloblastoma.
Publication Title
Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
First Page Number
30
Last Page Number
36
DOI
10.1097/01.JAA.0000524717.71084.50
Recommended Citation
Quinlan, Alyssa and Rizzolo, Denise, "Understanding medulloblastoma" (2017). Kean Publications. 1584.
https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/keanpublications/1584