What are the causes of medulloblastoma

Alas, the exact cause is unknown. Tumor growth is associated with changes in the genes and chromosomes of the neoplasm cells. Today, medulloblastoma is successfully cured: if the tumor does not spread to other parts of the brain, the patient’s survival rate is 70-80%. Timely diagnosis and selection of effective therapy is very important.

Since the tumor develops quite rapidly and aggressively, it is important to pay attention to the signs:

• nausea, vomiting;
• impaired coordination, impaired vision;
• fatigue;
• severe dizziness;
• changes in gait, urinary problems – if the medulloblastoma has spread to the spinal cord.

A large neoplasm squeezes brain structures and disrupts fluid circulation. Because of this, hydrocephalus occurs, and as a consequence, there is an increase in intracranial pressure.

Diagnosis of medulloblastoma

Diagnosis of the tumor is standard:

1. Seeing a doctor, reviewing medical history and tests.
2. Neurological examination.
3. MRI helps visualize medulloblastoma.

Medulloblastoma treatment

Effective treatment is a combination of surgery and therapy. Based on the molecular structure of the tumor, doctors distinguish 4 types of medulloblastoma. Each requires a specific approach in assessing the patient’s condition and possible therapeutic options.

Before the neurosurgeon removes as much of the neoplasm tissue as possible. Chemotherapy and/or radiation is then administered based on the results of the surgery. Since radiation is not recommended for young children, chemotherapy is used until the patient is of the right age.

Doctors at the clinic “MDI“ will choose the best combination of treatments. We have highly skilled neurosurgeons with extensive experience in medulloblastoma removal.

Even after medulloblastoma treatment, the patient is seen by an oncologist and undergoes diagnostic tests. This is necessary to detect a possible relapse of the disease in time.