Cecen E, Gunes D, Uysal KM, Yuceer N, Ozer E. Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor in an infant conceived by in vitro fertilization.
Childs Nerv Syst 2010;
26:263-6. [PMID:
19937253 DOI:
10.1007/s00381-009-1005-5]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (ATsRT) is a rare tumor and extremely aggressive embryonal neoplasm of the central nervous system. Brain tumors in infant are suggestive of some oncogenic prenatal factors.
CASE PRESENTATION
We report on a case of ATRT in a 4-month-old infant conceived by in vitro fertilization (IVF). Some previous reports have raised a question about the possible relation between IVF and childhood cancer, particularly embryonal tumors.
CONCLUSION
Report of such cases may provide some evidence to identify if there is a real association between congenital tumors and IVF.
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