Lived Experience Metasearch on 'medulloblastoma' All links have been verified as active, but not checked for relevance. Pathology, treatment and management of posterior fossa brain tumors in childhood.
Brain tumors are the second most common childhood malignancy.
A wide variety of histological subtypes were seen, each requiring tumor-specific treatment approaches. Diagnostic tools such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging allow for better perioperative management and follow-up while the operating microscope, CO2 laser, cavitron ultrasonic aspirator and neurosurgical microinstrumentation allow for more extensive and safer surgery. Disease specific treatment protocols, utilizing radiotherapy and adjuvant chemotherapy, have made survival common in tumors such as medulloblastoma. As survival rates increase, cognitive endocrinologic and psychologic sequelae become increasingly important. The optimal management of children with brain tumors demands a multidisciplinary approach, best facilitated by a neuro-oncology team composed of multiple subspecialists.