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INI1 Protein Expression Distinguishes Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor from Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
1 May 2005
Abstract excerpt
Central nervous system atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT) and choroid plexus carcinoma (CPC) are rare, highly malignant tumors that predominantly arise in infants and young children. Overlapping clinical, histologic, ultrastructural, or immunophenotypic features may obscure the diagnosis in some cases. AT/RT is characterized by deletions and/or mutations of the INI1 tumor-suppressor gene on chromosome band...
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