Medulloblastoma in pregnancy

Cerebral malignancy is uncommon in pregnancy. Described here is a woman who was diagnosed with medulloblastoma at diagnosed at 19 weeks’ gestation, managed with antenatal debulking surgery and cranial radiotherapy, and postpartum craniospinal radiotherapy and adjuvant chemotherapy. The management of medulloblastoma is complex, balancing maternal treatment and fetal safety. The case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in rare conditions where there are no consensus guidelines for management.

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Obstetric Medicine
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2026-08-25
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https://doi.org/10.1177/1753495x261478993
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Cancer Risks and Factors
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Medulloblastoma in pregnancy

Adam Morton, Sneha Krishna
Obstetric Medicine
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Medulloblastoma in pregnancy

Adam Morton, Sneha Krishna
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Abstract

Cerebral malignancy is uncommon in pregnancy. Described here is a woman who was diagnosed with medulloblastoma at diagnosed at 19 weeks’ gestation, managed with antenatal debulking surgery and cranial radiotherapy, and postpartum craniospinal radiotherapy and adjuvant chemotherapy. The management of medulloblastoma is complex, balancing maternal treatment and fetal safety. The case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in rare conditions where there are no consensus guidelines for management.

Obstetric Medicine
Mater Health Services (AU), The University of Queensland (AU)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 13%
Cancer Risks and Factors
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