Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the vagina: case report and literature review

Authors

  • Patrícia Oliveira Carmo Hospital Luxemburgo de Belo Horizonte - MG.
  • Lívia Maria Toledo Hospital Universitário da UFJF.
  • Raquel Oliveira Carmo Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora.
  • Felipe Torres Rabêlo Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Juiz de Fora – MG.
  • Adriana de Souza Sérgio Ferreira Serviço de Oncologia do Hospital Universitário da UFJF.
  • Vicente Rozauro Vidal Hospital Universitário da UFJF.

Keywords:

Rabdomiossarcoma embrionário, Neoplasias vaginais, Imunohistoquímica,

Abstract

Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue sarcoma of childhood, although it is rare in adults and in the female genital tract. Among its subtypes, embryonal distinguish as the most frequent one. It represents an aggressive tumor, with difficult diagnostic and its treatment includes surgical excision, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The authors present a case of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma localized in vagina, emphasizing relevant aspects about the topic.

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Published

2007-11-29

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Carmo PO, Toledo LM, Carmo RO, Rabêlo FT, Ferreira A de SS, Vidal VR. Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the vagina: case report and literature review. HU Rev [Internet]. 2007Nov.29 [cited 2024Dec.4];32(3):85-8. Available from: https://periodicos.ufjf.br/index.php/hurevista/article/view/22

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