Extrarenal, Soft Tissue Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor Arising in the Mons Pubis

Extrarenal, extracranial malignant rhabdoid tumors (MRT) are uncommon malignancies with poor prognoses that may be diagnostically challenging. Reports of soft tissue MRTs in children are rare. For this reason, there are no standard treatment protocols. Historically, an aggressive multimodal approach...

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Published in:Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 2022-10, Vol.168, p.205-207
Main Authors: Mikkilineni, Nina, Rodrigues Pessoa, Rodrigo, Cost, Carrye R., Doughty, Elizabeth, Treece, Amy L., Cost, Nicholas G.
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Language:English
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Summary:Extrarenal, extracranial malignant rhabdoid tumors (MRT) are uncommon malignancies with poor prognoses that may be diagnostically challenging. Reports of soft tissue MRTs in children are rare. For this reason, there are no standard treatment protocols. Historically, an aggressive multimodal approach has been taken. Here, we present a case of metastatic superficial pelvic MRT in a 16-year-old girl who remains disease-free after aggressive multi-modal therapy.
ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/j.urology.2022.03.040