Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor of Kidney and Brain in an Infant.
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2015-01
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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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Hematuria, Kidney, Mutation, Tumor
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Shukla Deepti, Pradhan Aditya, Bhardwaj Mukesh, Malhotra Veena. Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor of Kidney and Brain in an Infant. Indian Pediatrics. 2015 Jan; 52(1): 65-66.