The long-term survival for Atypical Teratoid / Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT) is generally indicated by a 5-year survival rate of approximately 50% for children.
However, this prognosis can vary significantly based on several critical factors at the time of diagnosis:
Factors Influencing ATRT Prognosis
The outlook for a child with ATRT is heavily influenced by specific characteristics of their disease:
- Age at Diagnosis: The age of the child when diagnosed plays a crucial role. Children under 3 years old typically face a more challenging prognosis compared to older children.
- Disease Spread: Whether the cancer has already spread to other parts of the body (metastasized) at the time of diagnosis significantly impacts survival. Cases where the disease has spread tend to have a worse outlook.
Combined Impact: The most challenging prognosis is observed in children under 3 years old whose disease has already spread at the time of diagnosis. This combination of early age and widespread disease presents the worst outlook.
