A rare case of malignant triton tumor in the cerebellopontine angle

A rare case of malignant triton tumor in the cerebellopontine angle

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Malignant triton tumor (MTT) is defined as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor with rhabdomyoblastic differentiation. Intracranial MTT is extremely rare, and only four cases have been reported in the literature. Here, we report a case of MTT occurring in the...

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Main Authors: Gong Li, Liu Xiao-Yan, Zhang Wen-Dong, Han Xiu-Juan, Yao Li, Zhu Shao-Jun, Lan Miao, Li Yan-Hong, Zhang Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Diagnostic Pathology
Subjects:
Malignant triton tumor
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor
S-100 protein
Myoglobin
Online Access:http://www.diagnosticpathology.org/content/7/1/43
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Summary:<p>Abstract</p> <p>Malignant triton tumor (MTT) is defined as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor with rhabdomyoblastic differentiation. Intracranial MTT is extremely rare, and only four cases have been reported in the literature. Here, we report a case of MTT occurring in the cerebellopontine angle, and describe its histopathological characteristics, immunohistochemical features, and prognosis.</p> <p>Virtual slides</p> <p>The virtual slide(s) for this article can be found here: <url>http://www.diagnosticpathology.diagnomx.eu/vs/1336227313684480</url></p>
ISSN:1746-1596

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