Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor of Kidney and Brain in an Infant.
Indian Pediatr
;
2015 Jan; 52(1): 65-66
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in English
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| ID: sea-171029
ABSTRACT
Background:
Malignant rhabdoid tumors of kidney are associated with atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumors of brain, both being characterized genetically by deletion/ mutation of SMAR CBI/ INI gene. Case characteristics 6-month-old male presented with a brain tumor and was subsequently found to have malignant rhabdoid tumor of kidney.Interventions:
Surgical resection of brain tumor followed by chemotherapy and subsequently resection of renal tumor.Outcome:
Child died seven months after initial presentation. Message Children presenting with embroynal brain tumor, should be investigated for renal tumors and vice versa.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2015
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Article
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