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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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The initial diagnosis of a tumor is made with a radiographic study (MRI). MRI of the spine is usually performed. The AT/RT tumor often spreads to the spine. It is difficult to diagnosis AT/RT only from radiographic study; usually a pathologist must perform a cytological or genetic analysis.