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Primary glioblastoma of the cerebellum in a 19-year-old woman: a case report

Authors: Moulay Rachid El El Maaqili, Adil Hossini, Nizar El Fatemi, Rachid Gana, Amar Saïdi, Mohammed Jiddane, Fouad Bellakhdar

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Introduction

Cerebellar glioblastoma is an uncommon adult lesion. The pathogeny and prognosis of cerebellar glioblastoma are still incompletely elucidated.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 19-year-old Moroccan woman. A neurologic examination revealed the presence of cerebellar signs. A diagnosis of cerebellar glioblastoma is rarely made before surgery. An encephalic computer tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging increased the accuracy of defining the nature of the lesion. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a heterogeneously enhancing mass in the vermis and the right cerebellar hemisphere. After surgery, glioblastoma was histologically confirmed. Post-operative radiotherapy followed. The outcome of our patient was favorable after one year of follow-up.

Conclusions

We report an unusual case of cerebellar gliobastoma. Cerebellar glioblastoma multiforme should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a cerebellar mass lesion.

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Title: Primary glioblastoma of the cerebellum in a 19-year-old woman: a case report
Authors: Moulay Rachid El El Maaqili
Adil Hossini
Nizar El Fatemi
Rachid Gana
Amar Saïdi
Mohammed Jiddane
Fouad Bellakhdar
Publication date: 01-12-2012
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-6-329

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Primary glioblastoma of the cerebellum in a 19-year-old woman: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusions

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