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AGGRESSIVE RHABDOID TUMOR IN THE RIGHT LUNG: A CASE REPORT
O Dyadyk1, C Shatrova1, V Ilchenko1
1Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine.
Experimental Oncology
|December 20, 2024
Summary
This case report details an aggressive rhabdoid tumor found in a 62-year-old male. The thoracic tumor was successfully diagnosed and surgically removed.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Rhabdoid tumors are rare, aggressive neoplasms typically affecting children.
- These tumors commonly occur in the central nervous system and kidneys but can arise in various extraskeletal sites.
Observation:
- A computed tomography scan revealed a thoracic tumor in a 62-year-old male patient.
- The tumor was surgically resected for further analysis.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination and immunohistochemical studies confirmed the diagnosis of rhabdoid tumor.
- The findings contribute to understanding the diverse presentations of this rare neoplasm.
Implications:
- This case highlights the possibility of rhabdoid tumors occurring in older adults and extraskeletal locations.
- Successful surgical resection offers a potential treatment avenue for localized disease.
