Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (ATRT)

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Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor, abbreviated ATRT, is an embryonal mass lesion of the brain.

Epidemiology

Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor occurs predominantly in young children.

Prognosis

ATRT is characterized by high-grade malignancy. Survival prognosis depends on the molecular genetic subtypes as well as the patient's age [^1] [^2].

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  • Text changed: “Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor, or ATRT for short, is an embryonal mass lesion of the brain.”“Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor, abbreviated ATRT, is an embryonal mass lesion of the brain.”
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  • Text changed: “ATRT is characterized by high-grade malignancy. The survival prognosis depends on both the molecular genetic subtypes and the patient's age [^1] [^2].”“ATRT is characterized by high-grade malignancy. Survival prognosis depends on the molecular genetic subtypes as well as the patient's age [^1] [^2].”
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