Primary Central Nervous System Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor: CT and MR Appearance Simulates a Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor

Authors:
  • RSRichard R. Smith
    Richard R. Smith
  • BABiagio Azzarelli
    Biagio Azzarelli
  • JBJoel C. Boaz
    Joel C. Boaz

Abstract
Malignant rhabdoid tumor was originally described and is most commonly reported in the kidney [1–5]. A case of primary central nervous system malignant rhabdoid tumor is presented. The clinical and pathologic findings are presented and the computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings are described.