Bilateral mandibular metastases in medulloblastoma

J Clin Neurosci. 2009 Feb;16(2):325-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2007.09.007. Epub 2008 Dec 3.

Abstract

Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor of childhood, with a propensity for neuraxial spread via the cerebrospinal fluid. However, systemic metastases can occur in a small minority of patients. Very rarely such metastases can involve the mandible and present with intra-oral swelling. One such occurrence in a patient with medulloblastoma in the setting of disseminated disease is reported with a review of the relevant literature. The treatment options for patients with extra-neuraxial metastases are limited and their prognosis continues to remain poor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Medulloblastoma / pathology*