MRI of primary spinal atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor: a case report and literature review

Authors: Kodama, Hiroshi; Maeda, Masayuki; Imai, Hiroshi; Matsubara, Toshio; Taki, Waro; Takeda, Kan

Source: Journal of Neuro-Oncology, Volume 84, Number 2, September 2007 , pp. 213-216(4)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Primary spinal atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT) is extremely rare. A 9-month-old boy presented with tetraparesis. Subsequent MRI showed an intradural extramedullary bulky mass extending from C4 to T6. Subtotal removal of the tumor was performed and spinal AT/RT was proven histologically. Despite chemotherapy and radiation therapy, leptomeningeal dissemination was found on follow-up MRI. The patient died 20 months after his initial symptoms. We describe the MRI findings of this case and review the literature describing this rare disease.

Keywords: Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor; Spine; MRI

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11060-007-9359-6

Affiliations: 1: Email: mmaeda@clin.medic.mie-u.ac.jp

Publication date: 2007-09-01