Retroperitoneal malignant triton tumor in an adolescent with
Neurofibromatosis type 1
Abstract
Malignant triton tumor (MTT) is a very infrequent variant of the
malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) with rhabdomyoblastic
differentiation. Up to 70% of cases are diagnosed in patients with
neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). It is a highly aggressive pathology with
early relapses occurring in up to 50% of patients. Despite multimodal
treatment the prognosis is poor, with long term survival rates not
exceeding 15%. We present the case of an adolescent male with known NF1
diagnosed with an aggressive retroperitoneal MTT and disseminated
pulmonary disease.