Isochromosome 17q, MYC amplification and large cell/anaplastic phenotype in a case of medullomyoblastoma with extracranial metastases

Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2012 Sep;59(3):561-4. doi: 10.1002/pbc.24002. Epub 2011 Dec 6.

Abstract

Medullomyoblastoma (MMB) is a rare variant of medulloblastoma, a member of the family of central nervous system (CNS) embryonal tumors. The outcome of standard therapy for CNS embryonal tumors is often unpredictable in the setting of MMB. Here, we present the clinical course and treatment of an almost 4-year-old girl with MMB that was characterized by MYC amplification, isochromosome 17q and large cell/anaplastic histopathology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / pathology
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / therapy
  • Child, Preschool
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 17*
  • Female
  • Gene Amplification*
  • Genes, myc*
  • Humans
  • Isochromosomes*
  • Medulloblastoma / genetics*
  • Medulloblastoma / pathology
  • Medulloblastoma / therapy
  • Neoplasm Metastasis
  • Prognosis