Medulloblastoma physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]

Overview

diplopia

Sixth cranial nerve palsy Decerebrate attacks appear late in the disease.

Physical Examination

General appearance

• The patient generally appear restless

HEENT

• Head tilt sign
• Increased head circumference
• Papilledema
• Strabismus
• Nystagmus
• Setting sun sign

CNS

• Ataxia
• Motor weakness
• Facial sensory loss
• 3rd, 4th and 6th cranial nerve palsies