Atypical Features of Medulloblastoma in an Adult Patient on MRI: A Rare Case Report

Yussra Khattri^1*, Ashok Kumar¹, Danial Khalid Siddiqui¹, Bushra Shamim¹, Javaria Parwez^2
1Department of Radiology, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
²Department of Histopathology, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.

Correspondence to: Yussra Khattri, Department of Radiology, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Received date: January 02, 2025; Accepted date: January 14, 2025; Published date: January 21, 2025
Citation: Khattri Y, Kumar A, Siddiqui DK, et al. Atypical Features of Medulloblastoma in an Adult Patient on MRI: A Rare Case Report. J Med Res Surg. 2025;6(1):1-3. doi: 10.52916/jmrs254156
Copyright: ©2025 Khattri Y, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

Abstract

Introduction: Medulloblastoma, a malignant tumor typically located in the posterior cranial fossa, predominantly affects children under the age of 15. It is considered rare in adults. Here, we present an exceptionally uncommon instance of a 35-year-old woman who received a diagnosis of a medulloblastoma located in the cerebellum.
Case-Presentation: We report a case involving a 35-year-old female who exhibited symptoms of vomiting and experienced headaches on the right side of her head. The imaging results revealed an unusual mass that was concluded as medulloblastoma on histopathology situated in the right cerebellar hemisphere that extended into the left cerebellar hemisphere.
Discussion: The imaging findings indicate the presence of an atypical mass located within the right cerebellar hemisphere, which extends into the left cerebellar hemisphere.This case presents a significant medical concern Further evaluation and management would be necessary. This may include additional imaging studies (such as MRI with contrast), a biopsy to determine the nature of the mass (benign vs. malignant), and consultation with neurosurgeons and oncologists to determine the best course of treatment, which could involve surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these approaches.
Conclusion: Medulloblastoma should be considered as a potential diagnosis when evaluating a cerebellar mass. It is important to bear in mind that clinical and radiological characteristics may differ from those typically observed in medulloblastomas found in infants.

Keywords:

Adult medulloblastoma, Atypical features, Cerebellum, MRI, Tumor.

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