Spermatic cord metastasis from a medulloblastoma

Pediatr Surg Int. 2001 Nov;17(8):654-6. doi: 10.1007/s003830100017.

Abstract

A 4-year-old boy presented with metastases in the spermatic cord and ribs 2 years after treatment for a primary medulloblastoma (MB). The testis was free of tumor. A MB presenting with a metastasis to the spermatic cord has not been reported to date. The role of a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt in promoting such spread should be considered in planning management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms / secondary
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Genital Diseases, Male / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medulloblastoma / secondary*
  • Spermatic Cord* / pathology
  • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / adverse effects