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Synonyms

• primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the posterior fossa

Disorder Subdivisions

• None

General Discussion

Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in children. Medulloblastomas by definition occur in the cerebellum, which is the part of brain located at the base of the skull, just above the brainstem. The cerebellum is involved in many functions including coordination of voluntary movements (e.g., walking, fine motor skills) and regulating balance and posture. Medulloblastomas arise from primitive, undeveloped cells in the brain. Most medulloblastomas occur in infants and children. Less commonly, these tumors can develop in adults as well. Symptoms associated with a medulloblastoma include headaches in the morning that improve as the day goes on, recurrent vomiting and difficulty walking and with balance. Medulloblastomas can spread to other areas of the central nervous system. The exact cause of a medulloblastoma is unknown.

Resources

American Brain Tumor Association
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American Childhood Cancer Organization
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American Cancer Society, Inc.
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National Cancer Institute Physician Data Query
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Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
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Email: info@cbtf.org
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OncoLink: The University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource
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Fax: (215)349-5445
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Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc.
6065 Roswell Road Suite 505
Atlanta, GA 30328-4015
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Tel: (404)252-4107
Fax: (404)252-4108
Email: info@braintumorkids.org
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Rare Cancer Alliance
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Madisons Foundation
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Los Angeles, CA 90024
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Internet: http://www.madisonsfoundation.org

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
302 Ridgefield Court
Asheville, NC 28806
Tel: (828)665-6891
Fax: (828)665-6894
Tel: (800)253-6530
Email: pbtfus@pbtfus.org
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Friends of Cancer Research
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Cancer.Net
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Cancer Support Community
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Lance Armstrong Foundation
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National Brain Tumor Society
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Newton, MA 02458
Tel: (617)924-9997
Fax: (617)924-9998
Tel: (800) 770-8287
Email: info@braintumor.org
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