Nasopharyngeal rhabdomyosarcoma: report of one case

Zhonghua Min Guo Xiao Er Ke Yi Xue Hui Za Zhi. 1995 Sep-Oct;36(5):364-7.

Abstract

Rhabdomyosarcoma, a common soft tissue sarcoma in children, is rarely reported. The head and neck are the most common sites of occurrence. A case of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the nasopharynx is presented. The patient, a five-year-old boy, presented with a two-monthly history of epistaxis. Ear-Nose-Throat examination revealed a mass at the hard palate. Head and neck MRI showed a nasopharyngeal mass with invasion to the skull base, and intracranial extention. Histological examination of the mass revealed embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. A combination chemotherapy and intrathecal medication was administered. This was followed by radiotherapy to the tumor site with 2 cm free margins. A good tumor response was found.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma / diagnosis
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma / therapy*