Treatment of Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor

For information about the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Option Overview section.

There is no standard treatment for children with newly diagnosed central nervous system (CNS) atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT). Because AT/RT is fast-growing, a combination of treatments is usually given.

After surgery to remove the tumor, treatment for AT/RT may include combinations of:

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