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Brain Cancer
Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors of the central nervous system identified
February 14th, 2006
Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors of the central nervous system were identified. According to recent research from the United States, "Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT) is a highly malignant central nervous system neoplasm that usually affects very young children and is typically deadly despite very aggressive treatment. Considered rare, the tumor was not recognized as a distinct entity until the 80's, due to its similar features with other primitive tumors." "Although AT/RT has become increasingly recognized, published data has been based on small series and are retrospective. Based on these data, there are occasional long-term survivors,...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2006-02-14)
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