Medulloblastoma in association with sacral agenesis; a case report

Childs Nerv Syst. 2018 Jun;34(6):1263-1266. doi: 10.1007/s00381-018-3737-6. Epub 2018 Feb 5.

Abstract

Medulloblastoma is a congenital brain tumor which can be associated with different congenital anomalies. However, coincidence of cerebellar medulloblastoma with sacral agenesis has not been reported so far. A variety of genetic and/or environmental predisposing factors have been proposed for both diseases. Herein, an unprecedented coincidence of these two conditions is presented. A neonate was born with lumbosacral agenesis, paraplegia, and atrophic legs, and he developed medulloblastoma with three ventricular hydrocephalus 3 years later. Different aspects regarding the embryology and etiology of both ailments are discussed, assuming the possibility that the same genetic and/or environmental risk factors may have played a part in both conditions.

Keywords: Congenital; Medulloblastoma; Sacral agenesis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / complications*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Medulloblastoma / complications*
  • Meningocele / complications*
  • Sacrococcygeal Region / abnormalities*

Supplementary concepts

  • Sacral defect and anterior sacral meningocele