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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Medulloepithelioma | |||
| image = [[File:Medulloepithelioma_Histology.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = Histological image of Medulloepithelioma | |||
| field = [[Oncology]], [[Neurology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Vision problems]], [[eye pain]], [[proptosis]] | |||
| complications = [[Metastasis]], [[vision loss]] | |||
| onset = Typically in [[childhood]] | |||
| duration = Variable | |||
| types = [[Teratoid]], [[non-teratoid]] | |||
| causes = Unknown | |||
| risks = [[Genetic predisposition]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Histopathology]], [[imaging studies]] | |||
| differential = [[Retinoblastoma]], [[astrocytoma]] | |||
| prevention = None known | |||
| treatment = [[Surgical resection]], [[radiotherapy]], [[chemotherapy]] | |||
| prognosis = Variable, depends on [[stage]] and [[treatment]] | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
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'''Medulloepithelioma''' is a rare, malignant [[tumor]] that primarily affects children. It originates from the [[primitive neuroectoderm]], which is a layer of cells in the embryo that develops into the [[nervous system]]. Medulloepithelioma can occur in the [[eye]] (intraocular medulloepithelioma), the [[brain]] (intracranial medulloepithelioma), or the [[spinal cord]] (intraspinal medulloepithelioma). | '''Medulloepithelioma''' is a rare, malignant [[tumor]] that primarily affects children. It originates from the [[primitive neuroectoderm]], which is a layer of cells in the embryo that develops into the [[nervous system]]. Medulloepithelioma can occur in the [[eye]] (intraocular medulloepithelioma), the [[brain]] (intracranial medulloepithelioma), or the [[spinal cord]] (intraspinal medulloepithelioma). | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The symptoms of medulloepithelioma depend on the location of the tumor. Intraocular medulloepithelioma may cause [[vision loss]], [[pain]], and [[inflammation]]. Intracranial and intraspinal medulloepitheliomas may cause [[headache]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], and [[neurological deficits]]. | The symptoms of medulloepithelioma depend on the location of the tumor. Intraocular medulloepithelioma may cause [[vision loss]], [[pain]], and [[inflammation]]. Intracranial and intraspinal medulloepitheliomas may cause [[headache]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], and [[neurological deficits]]. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
[[Medical imaging]] techniques such as [[MRI]] and [[CT scan]] are used to diagnose medulloepithelioma. A [[biopsy]] may also be performed to confirm the diagnosis. | [[Medical imaging]] techniques such as [[MRI]] and [[CT scan]] are used to diagnose medulloepithelioma. A [[biopsy]] may also be performed to confirm the diagnosis. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for medulloepithelioma typically involves [[surgery]] to remove the tumor. This may be followed by [[radiation therapy]] or [[chemotherapy]] to kill any remaining cancer cells. | Treatment for medulloepithelioma typically involves [[surgery]] to remove the tumor. This may be followed by [[radiation therapy]] or [[chemotherapy]] to kill any remaining cancer cells. | ||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
The prognosis for medulloepithelioma varies depending on the location of the tumor and the extent of its spread at the time of diagnosis. Early detection and treatment can improve the prognosis. | The prognosis for medulloepithelioma varies depending on the location of the tumor and the extent of its spread at the time of diagnosis. Early detection and treatment can improve the prognosis. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Neuroectodermal tumor]] | * [[Neuroectodermal tumor]] | ||
* [[Primitive neuroectodermal tumor]] | * [[Primitive neuroectodermal tumor]] | ||
* [[Cancer in children]] | * [[Cancer in children]] | ||
[[Category:Rare diseases]] | [[Category:Rare diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Pediatric cancers]] | [[Category:Pediatric cancers]] | ||
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[[Category:Brain tumor]] | [[Category:Brain tumor]] | ||
[[Category:Spinal cord tumor]] | [[Category:Spinal cord tumor]] | ||
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| Medulloepithelioma | |
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Vision problems, eye pain, proptosis |
| Complications | Metastasis, vision loss |
| Onset | Typically in childhood |
| Duration | Variable |
| Types | Teratoid, non-teratoid |
| Causes | Unknown |
| Risks | Genetic predisposition |
| Diagnosis | Histopathology, imaging studies |
| Differential diagnosis | Retinoblastoma, astrocytoma |
| Prevention | None known |
| Treatment | Surgical resection, radiotherapy, chemotherapy |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Variable, depends on stage and treatment |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Medulloepithelioma is a rare, malignant tumor that primarily affects children. It originates from the primitive neuroectoderm, which is a layer of cells in the embryo that develops into the nervous system. Medulloepithelioma can occur in the eye (intraocular medulloepithelioma), the brain (intracranial medulloepithelioma), or the spinal cord (intraspinal medulloepithelioma).
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of medulloepithelioma depend on the location of the tumor. Intraocular medulloepithelioma may cause vision loss, pain, and inflammation. Intracranial and intraspinal medulloepitheliomas may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, and neurological deficits.
Diagnosis[edit]
Medical imaging techniques such as MRI and CT scan are used to diagnose medulloepithelioma. A biopsy may also be performed to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for medulloepithelioma typically involves surgery to remove the tumor. This may be followed by radiation therapy or chemotherapy to kill any remaining cancer cells.
Prognosis[edit]
The prognosis for medulloepithelioma varies depending on the location of the tumor and the extent of its spread at the time of diagnosis. Early detection and treatment can improve the prognosis.
