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[Radiotherapy induced glioblastoma in a child previously treated for cerebellar medulloblastoma (case report and review of the literature)] Pavelka Z, Brichtová E, Kren L, Skotáková J, Oltová A, Slampa P, Zitterbart K, Stĕrba J. Klin Onkol. 2008;21(1):31-4. Czech.

Klinika Dĕtské Onkologie LF MU Brno a FN Brno. zpavelka@fnbrno.cz

Malignant gliomas represent the most frequent radiotherapy induced ("secondary") solid tumor. Their prognosis remains extremely poor despite of aggressive multimodal treatment. We present a case report of a 16 years old boy who developed cerebellar glioblastoma six years following the combined treatment for medulloblastoma. Clinical history, pathological and cytogenetic findings of the case are discussed along with treatment possibilities.

 

 

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