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    Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2008 Jan-Feb;18(1):190-2. Epub 2007 May 19.

    Multimodal therapy for the initial management of genital embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma in childhood.

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    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa. maharajn13@ukzn.ac.za

    Abstract

    Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue sarcoma found in children. A polypoid form of the embryonal type of rhabdomyosarcoma, namely, sarcoma botryoides, is often found in girls younger than 5 years, and typically presents as a polypoid mass protruding from the vagina. Over the years, there has been a shift in the treatment of this condition from radical surgery to a multimodal approach involving conservative surgery with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This approach has been associated with improved survival and preservation of normal anatomy and function. We discuss the initial management of a 4-year-old girl with pelvic embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma using a multimodal approach.

    PMID:
    17511807
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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