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Medulloblastoma - Histology
Author: Adekunle M Adesina, MD, PhD; Chief Editor: Adekunle M Adesina, MD,
Microscopic Findings
All medulloblastomas are considered to be malignant and invasive tumors and
neoplasms that are composed of cells with small- to medium-sized, hyperchrom
Classic medulloblastoma showing a diffuse pattern of tumor growth with poor cellular differ
Media Gallery
Medulloblastomas are malignant and invasive tumours
classified as WHO grade IV
They are highly cellular neoplasms that are composed of cells with small to
medium sized, hyperchromatic nuclei and little apparent cytoplasm.
Classic medulloblastoma showing a diffuse pattern
of tumor growth with poor cellular differentiation,
nuclear molding, and minimal indistinct cytoplasm