Malignant rhabdoid tumor of the kidney in an adult: a case report and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Malignant rhabdoid tumor of the kidney is an uncommon renal tumor in children. The tumor has aggressive behavior and a poor prognosis and is extremely rare in adults; only 3 cases of renal rhabdoid tumors have been reported in adults. We describe here the microscopic, immunohistochemical, and electron microscopic characteristics of another case in a 38-year-old woman. This case reinforces the importance of recognizing this entity in the adult population.
Medical subject headings
- Kidney Neoplasms
- Rhabdoid Tumor