Cytologic diagnosis of atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor based on touch imprint study: Report of a case with review of literature
Volume 7, Issue 3, May and June 2017, Pages 1-4
. Mansoureh Shokripour, . Negar Azarpira, . Navid Omidifar, . Bita Paknia
Abstract Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT) is a rare malignant tumor with gloom destiny. Our case was
a 4‑year‑old boy with a temporal lobe tumor that was then became evident of ATRT with recurrent
happening. In a retrospective review of all cytologic slides, we found unique rhabdoid cells that are
morphologically evident cells for ATRT in both times. Unfortunately, the cells were overlooked at the
first time. We conclude if the pathologist is experienced to see rhabdoid cells noticing these cells is
highly helpful for diagnosis ATRT, especially in frozen sectioning.