AI Article Synopsis
- Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (ATsRT) is a rare and aggressive brain tumor typically found in young children, suggesting prenatal oncogenic factors may play a role.
- A case study details an ATRT diagnosis in a 4-month-old infant who was conceived via in vitro fertilization (IVF), raising concerns about potential links between IVF and childhood cancers.
- Collecting and analyzing such cases may help determine if there is a significant connection between congenital tumors and IVF procedures.
Article Abstract
Background: Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (ATsRT) is a rare tumor and extremely aggressive embryonal neoplasm of the central nervous system. Brain tumors in infant are suggestive of some oncogenic prenatal factors.
Case Presentation: We report on a case of ATRT in a 4-month-old infant conceived by in vitro fertilization (IVF). Some previous reports have raised a question about the possible relation between IVF and childhood cancer, particularly embryonal tumors.
Conclusion: Report of such cases may provide some evidence to identify if there is a real association between congenital tumors and IVF.
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