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ArticleNeuro-oncology practice2026

Real-world management and long-term outcomes in adolescent, young adult, and adult medulloblastoma: Experience from a monocentric series with multimodal and targeted approaches.

Alberto Bosio, Marta Maccari, Marta Padovan, Mario Caccese, Maital Bolshinsky, Antonella Galiano, Francesco Cavallin, Luisa Bellu, Francesco Pasqualetti, Alessandro Parisi and 9 more

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Alberto BosioDepartment of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova: Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy.
Marta MaccariDepartment of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova: Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy.
Marta PadovanMedical Oncology 1, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy.
Mario CacceseMedical Oncology 1, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy.
Maital BolshinskyMedical Oncology 1, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy.
Antonella GalianoMedical Oncology 1, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy.
Francesco CavallinIndependent Statistician, Solagna, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0831-3971
Luisa BelluRadiotherapy Unit, IOV-IRCCS Veneto Institute of Oncology, Padova, Italy.
Francesco PasqualettiDepartment of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova: Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy.
Alessandro ParisiRadiotherapy Unit, IOV-IRCCS Veneto Institute of Oncology, Padova, Italy.
Giovanni LibrizziPadova Neuroscience Center (PNC), University of Padova: Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy.
Giovanna PintacudaRadiology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy.
Alessandro SalvalaggioPadova Neuroscience Center (PNC), University of Padova: Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy.
Marco ZoccaratoNeurology Unit O.S.A, Azienda Ospedale-Università di Padova, Padova, Italy.
Tamara IusAcademic Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padova: Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy.
Francesco VolpinDivision of Neurosurgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Università di Padova, Padova, Italy.
Luca DenaroAcademic Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padova: Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy.
Sara LonardiMedical Oncology 1, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy.
Giuseppe LombardiMedical Oncology 1, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1316-2132

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Abstract

Abstract: Background Medulloblastoma (MB) is an exceedingly rare malignancy in adolescents and young adults (AYA) and adults. This study aims to describe clinical characteristics, treatments, including the use of targeted therapy, outcomes, and long-term sequelae in a single-center cohort of AYA/adult MB patients. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed MB patients aged Results: We included 29 patients. At diagnosis, 86% were symptomatic, 55% had an ECOG performance status (PS) of 0, and desmoplastic/nodular was the most frequent histology (48%). Molecular subgrouping was available in 45%, with SHH activation as the most common subgroup (31%, 9/29 patients). All patients underwent craniospinal radiotherapy; adjuvant chemotherapy regimens included cisplatin-etoposide Conclusions: Long-term survivorship is often achievable in AYA/adult MB, though late toxicities remain a concern. Molecular profiling supports risk stratification and therapy personalization. Long-term toxicities highlight the need for de-intensified strategies.

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AYA/Adultsde-escalationmedulloblastomatargeted therapy

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PMCPMC13153702

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