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Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor. Surgery plays a critical role in obtaining tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Stem cell transplantation is indicated in very aggressive atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumors, to receive high doses of chemotherapy.
Surgery
Surgery
Stem Cell Transplantation
Stem Cell Transplantation
- Stem cell transplantation is indicated in very aggressive atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumors, to receive high doses of chemotherapy.[2]
- Autologous stem cell rescue: The patient’s own stem cells are collected, and then high-dose chemotherapy is infused. This is followed by autologous stem cell transplantation to help them recover from the chemotherapy.[3]
References
References
- ↑ Ginn, Kevin F.; Gajjar, Amar (2012). “Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor: Current Therapy and Future Directions”. Frontiers in Oncology. 2. doi:10.3389/fonc.2012.00114. ISSN 2234-943X.
- ↑ Treatment and care options of atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor. Dana-Farber and Boston Children hospital cancer and blood disorder center 2015. http://www.danafarberbostonchildrens.org/conditions/brain-tumor/atypical-teratoid-rhabdoid-tumor.aspx. Accessed on December 21, 2015
- ↑ What treatment options are available for kids with ATRT? Rishi Lulla, MD, MS. St. Baldrick’s Foundation 2015. http://www.stbaldricks.org/blog/post/types-of-childhood-cancer-atypical-teratoid-rhabdoid-tumor-atrt/. Accessed on December 21, 2015
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