Dumbell atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumour (AT/RT) of the cervical spine

Abstract

Spinal Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumour (AT/RT) is a highly malignant tumour, and its prognosis is dismal especially for very young patients. In this article, we present the case of a teenage boy with AT/RT in the cervical spine and its multimodality management. A review of the literature on ATRT of the spine is also presented.

Keywords:

• Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumour
• spinal tumours
• paraspinal tumours
• Dumbbell tumours

Disclosure statement

Authors have no competing interest and have nothing to disclose.

Informed consent was obtained from the patient for this case report this case report including accompanying images.