The 20 Best Rhabdoid Tumor Doctors Near Me in Iowa City, IA

Rhabdoid tumor (RT) is an aggressive pediatric soft tissue sarcoma that arises in the kidney, the liver, the peripheral nerves and all miscellaneous soft-parts throughout the body. RT involving the central nervous system (CNS) is called atypical teratoid Rhabdoid tumor. RT usually occurs in infancy or childhood. In most cases, the first symptoms are linked to the compressive effects of a bulky tumor (such as respiratory distress, abdominal mass, peripheral nerve palsy). In about 90% of cases it is caused by a genetic change in the SMARCB1 gene, which is a tumor suppressor gene. In rare cases, it may be caused by a genetic change in the SMARCA4 gene. No standard care exists for RT, although there are many ongoing studies.