medulloblastoma

(mɪˌdʌləʊblæsˈtəʊmə)

(Pathology) a rapidly growing brain tumour that develops in children and is responsive to radiotherapy

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medulloblastoma

a malignant tumor that commonly originates in the cere-bellum.

me·dul·lo·blas·to·ma

[MIM*155255]

n. meduloblastoma, neoplasma maligno localizado en el cuarto ventrículo y en el cerebelo, que puede invadir las meninges.

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The findings of a large study mean that medics could adapt their treatment for each child with medulloblastoma, the most common type of brain cancer.

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Currently clinical trial of Silmitasertib for medulloblastoma (MB) is under preparation and the trial is sponsored by Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC, US).

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