Medulloblastoma
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Medulloblastoma Complications
Complications of medulloblastoma include:
Brain herniation:
Damage to the lower portion of the brain due to increased pressure within the brain
Loss of communication skills:
Aphasia
Permanent neurologic impairment
The loss of the ability to perform basic self-care
Coma
Side effects of chemotherapy may include:
Anorexia
Bone marrow damage:
Anemia
Low
platelet count
Low
white blood cell count
Constipation
and
diarrhea
Excessive bruising
or bleeding
Hair loss
Heart failure
Increased risk of infection
Mouth sores
:
Mucositis
Nausea and vomiting
Weakness or fatigue
Weight loss
Complications of radiation therapy may include:
Fatigue
Hair loss
Infertility
Nausea and vomiting
Other
cancers
Rashes
Retarded bone growth in children
Weight loss
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Medulloblastoma Underlying Cause
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Last Updated: Jun 6, 2008
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Medulloblastoma References:
Brandes AA, Paris MK. Review of the prognostic factors in medulloblastoma of children and adults. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2004 May;50(2):121-8.
Calaminus G, Janssen G, Lenard HG, Bock WJ, Reifenberger G, Schmitt G, Gobel U. Combined therapy of medulloblastoma: review of 46 patients treated in a single institution. Neuropediatrics. 1998 Apr;29(2):102-7.
Salvati M, Cervoni L. Medulloblastoma in late adults. Case report and critical review of the literature. J Neurosurg Sci. 2000 Dec;44(4):230-2; discussion 232-3.