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A posterior fossa mass in a 4‐year‐old female

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 4-year-old female presented to the emergency department with persistent headaches, vomiting, and balance difficulties for 1 month.Neurological examination revealed significant ataxia and anisocoria.A posterior fossa heterogeneous mass with calcifications centered in the fourth ventricle was found, measuring approximately 5.0 Â 4.7 Â 4.2 cm (Figure 1).It was associated with severe supratentorial hydrocephalus.There was no evidence of spinal dissemination.She underwent placement of a right frontal external ventricular drain followed by suboccipital craniotomy and resection of the mass, with subsequent chemoradiation.

Source: Brain Pathology

DOI: 10.1111/bpa.70028