TRUE about medulloblastoma is -: (A) Highly radiosensitive, (B) Surgery is the only treatment, (C) Occurs in adult age group, (D) Chemotherapy is useful
Answer is A. Ans is 'a' i.e. Highly radiosensitive Let's see each option one by one Option c - Medulloblastoma occurs predominantly in children. Option a & b Medulloblastoma is a highly malignant tumor and the prognosis for untreated patients is dismal, but it is an exquisitely radiosensitive tumor. - Its treatment involves aggressive surgical removal of tumor followed by irradiation of the brain. Option d (i.e. Chemotherapy is useful) - We had always thought this option to be wrong, but Schwaz surgery says that "Chemotherapy is commonly used as well". - Still we would go with option 'a' as medulloblastoma is well known to be a highly radiosensitive tumor.