Abstract:Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (ATRT) is a rare and aggressive type of embryonal tumor of the central nervous system (CNS) occurring in childhood. The present study aims to describe the case of a 16-year-old girl who presented with an occipital mass lesion that was diagnosed as ATRT. We present a brief review of the current knowledge of the treatment of this rare neoplasm. A previously healthy 16-year-old girl was referred after two episodes of partial complex seizure 2 weeks before admission. MRI showed a r… Show more
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