Publications by authors named "Masayoshi Matumoto"
J Neurosurg Pediatr
April 2012
Article Synopsis
- Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT) is a rare and aggressive brain tumor mostly found in young children, but there are cases of long-term survival.
- An unusual case is reported where an infant with fourth ventricle AT/RT survived for 26 years following surgery and radiation therapy, but later experienced a recurrence in the spinal cord.
- This case highlights that while long-term survival beyond 20 years is possible, the prognosis for very young children remains poor, raising concerns about the early use of radiation therapy due to potential toxicity.
