What is childhood NUT carcinoma?
NUT carcinoma (formerly called midline tract carcinoma) is a very rare and fast-growing type of cancer that can occur in children and adults. It forms in the squamous cells of the respiratory tract or other places along the middle of the body. The respiratory tract is made up of the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. NUT carcinoma may also form in other places along the middle of the body, such as the thymus, mediastinum (the area between the lungs), pancreas, liver, and bladder. It can spread to the lymph nodes, the lining around the lungs, bone marrow, or bone.
NUT carcinoma is a rare type of cancer that forms in the respiratory tract or in other places along the middle of the body, including the thymus, the area between the lungs, and the liver, pancreas, and bladder. It usually grows and spreads quickly and cannot be cured. NUT carcinoma usually occurs in children and young adults.