Medulloblastoma of the neonatal period and early infancy

Abstract

✓ Two infants with medulloblastoma are reported, both of whom underwent surgery for their tumors. The characteristic presenting symptoms were vomiting, head enlargement, opisthotonic attacks, and downward deviation of the eyes. The diagnosis was established by ventriculography and millipore study of the ventricular fluid. Both children were operated on and subsequently received radiation therapy. One child also received chemotherapy.