What is the probability of recurrence of medulloblastoma?

The recurrence rate of medulloblastoma after initial treatment is 20% to 30%. 1. Medulloblastoma is the most common type of intracranial malignant tumor in children, which occurs in the cerebellum and is related to genetic mutation and hereditary factors. It manifests itself as headache, dizziness, nystagmus, diplopia at night or in the morning, and it can spread to the spinal cord and cause back pain and difficulty in walking. 2. The age of onset, tumor type and severity of the disease have a great relationship with the prognosis of the disease. Modern comprehensive treatment can make about 75% of children with medulloblastoma survive to adulthood. Although the prognosis has been improving, the recurrence rate of initial treatment is still expected to be 20% to 30%, and the majority of children with recurrence, which occurs within 3 years after the first diagnosis, have a low likelihood of long-term survival. 3. After completion of treatment for medulloblastoma, care should be taken to conduct timely reviews and follow-up visits to closely monitor the disease.