Medulloblastoma is a highly malignant primary brain tumor that originates in the cerebellum or posterior fossa.
Medulloblastoma is a highly malignant primary brain tumor that originates in the cerebellum or posterior fossa.
Most CNS embryonal tumors are medulloblastomas.The cerebellum controls movement, balance, and posture. Medulloblastomas sometimes spread to the bone, bone marrow, lung, or other parts of the body, but this is rare.
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of medulloblastoma include changes in appetite, behavioral changes, symptoms of increased pressure on the brain: headache, nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness, as well as problems with coordination. Unusual eye movements may also occur.