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Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumour of the central nervous system in adult: case report.

Authors :
Umredkar, Alok
Bal, Aman
Vashista, R. K.
Source :
British Journal of Neurosurgery; Dec2010, Vol. 24 Issue 6, p699-704, 6p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumours (AT/RT) are aggressive neoplasms of the central nervous system occurring mainly in the paediatric population. We reported a 32-year-old male patient who was admitted in emergency in unconscious state. The neoplasm was localised in the left frontal region and was totally excised. The histological and immunohistochemical report revealed AT/RT. This unusual presentation underlines the necessity of considering this devastating neoplasm in the differential diagnosis of malignant brain tumours of adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02688697
Volume :
24
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Journal of Neurosurgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
55133855
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/02688697.2010.496877