Authors
1 Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences,
2 Transplant Research Centre, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
3 Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Clinical Education Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
4 Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
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.
Keywords
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