Abstract
Objective: We report on a patient who developed a meningioma more than two decades after removal at a young age of an atypical teratoid/ rhabdoid tumour (AT/RT), which was due to a germline INI1 mutation, and radio- and chemotherapy. Materials and methods: We present genetic evidence that the meningioma is not a recurrence or metastasis of the AT/RT and not due to the INI1 mutation, but is a radiation-induced tumour. Conclusion: This is the first case illustrating that improved survival of young patients with an AT/RT after aggressive treatment may be gained at the cost of an increased risk for the development of radiation-induced, non-INI1-related tumours.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 855-857 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Child's Nervous System |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumour
- Genetic predisposition
- INI1
- Meningioma
- Radiation therapy