MEDULLABLASTOMA/OLIGODENDROGLIOMAS (BRAIN) TUMOR

July 25 2020

MEDULLABLASTOMA/OLIGODENDROGLIOMAS

Medulloblastoma is a primary central nervous system (CNS) tumor This means it begins in the brain or spinal cord.
What are the grades of medulloblastoma as grade IV tumors.This means they are malignant (cancerous) and fast growing.
There are 4 subtypes that have been identified in children with medulloblastoma
•   WNT – Activated
•   SHH – Activated
•   Group 3 (Non-WNT/Non-SHH)
•   Group 4 (Non-WNT/Non-SHH)
Who is diagnosed with medulloblastoma ?.
Medulloblastoma can occur in both children and adults,but is more more common in children. In adults medulloblastoma typically affects younger adults between 20-40 yrs of age. Medulloblastoma occur more often in males than females.

CAUSE OF MEDULLOBLASTOMA

The cause of most medullobastoma is not known. There’s small percent of childhood medulloblastoma they are related to gene changes that can be passed down through familier.
There’s no known cause for adults diagnosed with medulloblastomas.

WHERE DO MEDULLOBLASTOMA FORM ?

Medulloblastoma most commonly form in the cerebellum, the bottom part of the brain located at the back of the skull.Medulloblastoma is known as an embryonal neuroepithelial tumor because it forms in fetal cells that remain after birth.

SPREAD OF MEDULLOBLASTOMAS :-

Medulloblastomas are very fast growing.They often spread to other areas of the CNS through Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Rarely medullablastomas can spread outside the CNS to the bones or the lymphatic system.

SYMPTOMS OF MEDULLOBLASTOMA

   People with a medullablastoma in the cerebellum may have issues with walking balance and /or fine motor skills.
If the tumor is blocking the CSF, this can increased the pressure inside the skull.
This can caused
•   Headache
•   Nausea
•   Vomiting
•   Blurred and double vision
•   Confusion
•   Sleepiness
•   Seizures

OLIGODENDRAGLIOMAS

Oligodendrogliomas is a primary central nervous system (CNS) tumor.This means it begins in the brain or spinalcord.

GRADES
Oligodendrogliomas is grouped in two grades based on their characteristics.
• Grade II :- oligodendrogliomas are low grade tumors. This means the tumor cells grow slowly and invade nearby normal tissue.
• Grade III :- Oligodendrogliomas are malignant (cancerous) they are fast growing.They are called as anaplastic oligodendrogliomas.

CAUSES OF OLIGADENDROGLIOMAS

The cause of most oligodendrogliomas is not known exposure to radiation and certain gene changes that can be passed down through families have been linked to a higher chance of developing oligodendrogliomas.

WHERE DO OLIGODENDROGLIOMAS FORM

Oligodendrogliomas are commonly found in the white matter and the outer layer of brain called the cortex but can form anywhere in the CNS.
How oligodendrogliomas spread
Oligodendrogliomas can spread to other areas of the CNS through cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) but is uncommon.

SYMPTOMS OF AN OLIGODENDROGLIMAS
The most common sign of an oligodendrogliomas is a seizure

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