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Congenital medulloblastoma in two brothers with SUFUmutated Gorlin-Goltz syndrome: Case reports and literature review.

Authors :
Yufan Chen
Haibo Zhang
Yang Zhao
Jie Ma
Source :
Frontiers in Oncology; 10/12/2022, Vol. 12, p1-08, 8p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Background: Congenital medulloblastoma is very rare, and many cases involve germline mutations that can lead to inherited syndromes. Here, we first report two brothers with congenital medulloblastoma who were diagnosed with Gorlin-Goltz syndrome caused by SUFU mutation. Clinical presentation: Medulloblastoma was detected in two brothers at 2 and 3 months of age, with very similar imaging features. Genetic testing revealed that both children and their mother carried SUFU gene germline mutations, and both brothers were diagnosed with Gorlin-Goltz syndrome. Conclusion: Gorlin-Goltz syndrome-associated congenital medulloblastoma with SUFU germline mutation is very rare. Pathological types mostly involve desmoplastic/nodular or extensive nodularity; chemotherapy is the main treatment, and studies revealing prognostic data are scarce. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2234943X
Volume :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Frontiers in Oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
159876812
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2022.988798