Pure Bladder Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor Successfully Treated With Partial Cystectomy, Radiation, and Chemotherapy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Extracranial pure malignant rhabdoid tumors (MRT) are aggressive tumors that carry a poor prognosis. Bladder MRTs are very rare and only 8 cases have been reported previously.

OBSERVATION:

We present a case of a child with bladder MRT. Despite the aggressive nature of the bladder tumor, it was successfully treated with bladder-sparing surgery, adjuvant radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.

CONCLUSIONS:

Our case, and review of 8 previously reported cases, suggests that bladder MRT seems to behave less aggressively when compared with other extracranial MRTs, and bladder preserving surgery should be considered when feasible.

• Authors: Akram Assadi, Ahmad Alzubaidi, Harry Lesmana, Rachel C Brennan, Ali Saad, Vanessa Ortiz-Hernández, Joseph M Gleason
• Journal: Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology (J Pediatr Hematol Oncol) Vol. 43 Issue 8 Pg. e1214-e1216 (Nov 01 2021) ISSN: 1536-3678 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 33031160 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2020 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Chemotherapy, Adjuvant (methods)
• Child, Preschool
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Cystectomy (methods)
• Humans
• Male
• Prognosis
• Radiotherapy, Adjuvant (methods)
• Rhabdoid Tumor (pathology, therapy)
• Urinary Bladder Neoplasms (pathology, therapy)