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This study reports a rare medulloblastoma case with intraventricular spread presenting as precocious puberty. Delayed imaging and FLAIR sequences aided diagnosis of unusual metastatic patterns in pediatric brain tumors.

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Contrast enhancementKey Words: MedulloblastomaMRIPrecocious pubertySubarachnoid metastases

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Area of Science:

  • Neuro-oncology
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Radiology

Context:

  • Medulloblastoma is the most common pediatric brain tumor, often spreading through the subarachnoid space.
  • Spinal metastases are common and associated with poor prognosis, while intraventricular spread is rare.
  • Precocious puberty is an uncommon initial clinical presentation for medulloblastoma.

Purpose:

  • To report a unique case of primary intraventricular medulloblastoma dissemination.
  • To highlight precocious puberty as a novel initial symptom.
  • To emphasize the utility of specific MRI techniques in diagnosing atypical medulloblastoma spread.

Summary:

  • A case of medulloblastoma with primary intraventricular dissemination is presented, manifesting initially as precocious puberty due to an infundibular stalk metastasis.
  • The metastases showed unusually mild contrast enhancement, making diagnosis challenging.
  • Delayed post-contrast MRI scans and FLAIR sequences were crucial for identifying the extent of the intraventricular and spinal dissemination.

Impact:

  • This case expands the understanding of medulloblastoma's metastatic patterns in children.
  • It underscores the importance of considering rare presentations and utilizing advanced imaging for early diagnosis.
  • The findings may influence diagnostic protocols for pediatric brain tumors with unusual symptoms.