/rhabdoid tumor of the kidney

rhabdoid tumor of the kidney

Rare Disease

MONDO:0002729

Also Known As

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Definition

A rhabdoid tumor that arises from the kidney. It occurs in children and it is associated with abnormalities of chromosome 22. It is characterized by the presence of cells with a large eccentric nucleus, prominent nucleolus, and abundant cytoplasm. The prognosis is poor.