Brain Stem/Cerebellar Tumour

Contributor:

Dr. Biodun Ogungbo

Consultants:

Dr. Chris Ekong
Dr. Wale Sulaiman
Dr. Raji Mahmud
Dr. Igbas Usiakimi

Case 1

Age: 7

Sex: Male

History: Presents with a 2 months history of headaches, left 7th nerve palsy and unsteadiness of gait.

January 13, 2010 - Dr. Biodun Ogungbo, Neurosurgeon, Abuja, Nigeria

I feel that surgery is not indicated. And I can only offer radiotherapy locally.

How would you manage this child?

Biodun

January 13, 2010 - Dr. Chris Ekong, Neurosurgeon, Regina

Thanks Biodun.

Great case.

Diagnosis: Brain Stem Glioma.

I agree with Radiation. However, our RT would likely not do it until we have a tissue diagnosis.

You should therefore consider taking a specimen from the cerebellar component.

Chris

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