An Extraaxial Cerebello-Pontine Angle Medulloblastoma in a 56 Year Old Male ? A Rare Case Report

Dr. Meghana Chougule, Dr. Santosh Prabhu

Abstract: A case of extraaxial cerebello-pontine angle medulloblastoma in a 56 year old male is reported for its unusual location & age. Medulloblastoma accounts for 20 % of brain tumors arising in childhood Peak incidence occurs between the 5 & 10 year of life. Cerebellar medulloblastoma is classically seen during childhood, and less than 25 % of these tumors are found in adults below 40 years of age. Rarely, cases are reported above the age of 40 years.

Keywords: Medulloblastoma, extra-axial, cerebello-pontine angle, elderly, Synaptophysin

How to Cite?: Dr. Meghana Chougule, Dr. Santosh Prabhu, "An Extraaxial Cerebello-Pontine Angle Medulloblastoma in a 56 Year Old Male ? A Rare Case Report", Volume 5 Issue 4, April 2016, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 822-823, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=NOV162669, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/NOV162669