Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor mimicking tuberculous meningitis.
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2008-04-03
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Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor of the central nervous system is a highly malignant neoplasm in infants and young children. We report a 6 year-old girl with atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor. Based on cerebrospinal fluid examination MRI scan and family history of tuberculosis; we diagnosed tuberculous meningitis. There was inadequate response to the antituberculosis therapy; so we performed stereotactic brain biopsy. Pathologic result revealed high grade atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor.
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Selcuk N, Elevli M, Inanc D, Arslan H. Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor mimicking tuberculous meningitis. Indian Pediatrics. 2008 Apr; 45(4): 325-6