All information given here is of general nature only, a tumor therapy always belongs in the hands of an experienced oncologist! Synonyms muscle tumor, soft tissue tumor, soft tissue sarcoma Definition A rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare soft tissue sarcoma whose origin is the striated muscle (rhabdo = striation; myo- = muscle). Rhabdomyosarcoma is a (sub)form … Rhabdomyosarcoma
Staging As soon as a child is suspected of having a rhabdomyosarcoma, further examinations are initiated. Once the disease has been confirmed, it must be determined whether the tumor cells have already spread to other parts of the body, as this is the only way to plan the therapy individually and adequately. These examinations serve … Staging | Rhabdomyosarcoma
Localization Rhabdomyosarcomas form particularly frequently in the head and neck region, the urogenital tract (draining urinary tract) and the extremities. In principle, rhabdomyosarcomas can be located in all parts of the body. Metastases form especially in the lungs and bones, in the brain and in the pelvic organs. Symptomatically, rhabdomyosarcomas manifest themselves in different ways. … Localization | Rhabdomyosarcoma
All information given here is of general nature only, a tumor therapy always belongs in the hands of an experienced oncologist! How is rhabdomyosarcoma treated? The therapy is always individually oriented and is therefore primarily dependent on the stage of the disease determined. It ranges from radical surgery to adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy. As a … Rhabdomyosarcoma therapy
