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Two-stage surgical resection of an atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor occupying the infratentorial and supratentorial compartment in children under two years: Report of two cases.
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International journal of surgery case reports [Int J Surg Case Rep] 2016; Vol. 20, pp. 49-52. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Jan 16. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Introduction: Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumors are highly malignant neoplasms that present in young children and can grow to a large size. Maximal safe surgical resection is a mainstay of treatment.<br />Presentation of Cases: Two cases of children under the age of two with large tumors involving the supratentorial and infratentorial compartments are presented. A two-staged operative approach combining a standard suboccipital approach to the fourth ventricle followed by an infratentorial, supracerebellar approach was utilized for resection.<br />Discussion: Maximal safe surgical resection of large tumors in young children is challenging. A staged approach is presented that affords maximal tumor resection while minimizing perioperative morbidity.<br />Conclusion: A staged operative approach appears safe and efficacious when resecting large tumors from both the infratentorial and supratentorial compartments in children less than two years of age.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2210-2612
- Volume :
- 20
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of surgery case reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26812670
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.01.007