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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
ISSN: 1394-195X
Vol. 18, No. 3, 2011, pp. 82-86
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Bioline Code: mj11042
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 18, No. 3, 2011, pp. 82-86
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A Case Report of Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumour in a 9-Year-Old Girl
Chan, Kin Hup; Haspani, Mohammed Saffari Mohammed; Tan, Yew Chin & Kassim, Fauziah
Abstract
Primary central nervous system atypical rhabdoid/teratoid tumour (ATRT) is a rare and highly malignant tumour that tends to occur in infancy and early childhood. The majority of tumours (approximately two-third) arise in the posterior fossa. The optimal treatment for ATRT remains unclear. Options of treatment include surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Each of their role is still not clearly defined until now. The prognosis of the disease is generally unfavourable. This is a case report of ATRT in an atypical site in a 9-year-old girl.
Keywords
central nervous system neoplasms, child, oncology, recurrence, rhabdoid tumour, teratoma
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