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Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor:7 cases report and review of literatures

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Author:
No author available
Journal Title:
CHINESE JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
Issue:
7
DOI:
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-2346.2010.07.003
Key Word:
非典型畸胎样/横纹肌样瘤;外科手术;预后;Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor;Surgical procedures,operative;Prognosis

Abstract: Objective To discuss the epidemiology and clinical features of atypical teratoid/ rhabdoid tumor( AT/RT) and to explore its pathogenesis,treatment,and prognosis. Method A retrospective review was conducted in 7 patients with surgically and pathologically verified AT/RT. Results Total or subtotal removal was achieved in 7 cases. 1 case received radiotherapy and 2 cases received both radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Six patients died with mean survival time of less than 4 months after operation. One patient suffered from tumor recurrence at the follow-up of 10 months after operation. Conclusions AT/RT is rare and highly malignant in central nervous system. Its prognosis is bad, although comprehensive therapy is achieved.

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