Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Tongue

Cirocco, Antonietta; González, Francisco; Sáenz, Ana María; Jiménez, César Eduardo; Sardi, José; Oscar, Reyes F.

doi:10.1111/j.1525-1470.2005.22308.x

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“…RMS of the tongue is very rare and few cases have been reported in the English literature; these are summarized in Table 1 [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. Most rhabdomyosarcomas of the tongue are reported to be of embryonal histology, although there are cases diagnosed with alveolar or undifferentiated rhabdomyosarcoma [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18].…”

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Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Tongue: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

Kebudi

Özdemir

2010

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

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Rhabdomyosarcomas are the most common soft tissue tumors in children. Head and neck is one of the most frequently affected site. Within the nonparameningeal, nonorbital head and neck region, rhabdomyosarcomas of the tongue are very rare. We present a 2-year-old boy diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma of the tongue. The child was treated with complete surgical resection and chemotherapy. He is followed up with no evidence of disease 6 months after termination of therapy. The literature on rhabdomyosarcoma of the tongue is reviewed.

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Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Tongue: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

Kebudi

Özdemir

2010

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

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“…We therefore feel that any diagnosis of lingual RMS should warrant a formal examination of both nasal cavities. Excision with post-operative chemotherapy Gupta et al [9] Case report 2.5 year boy, with a 8 9 6 9 10 cm embryonal RMS Near total excision with follow up chemotherapy Cirocco et al [12] Case report 10 month girl with a 4 9 3 cm embryonal RMS…”

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Respiratory Distress Secondary to Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Tongue and Co-existent Choanal Atresia

Chatopadhayay

Tiwari

Gangopadhyay

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J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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Whilst rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is the third most common solid tumour in children, congenital RMS of the tongue is extremely rare and usually present as painless progressive mass since birth (Dagher and Helman in Oncologist 4:34-44, 1999; Childs and Goudy in Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 5:126-128, 2010). In neonates, presentation with respiratory distress is unexpected as neonates are preferential nasal breathers and restricted oral breathing due to tumour usually poses no problem. We herein report a case of rhabdomyosarcoma of the tongue with co-existent unilateral choanal atresia, presenting with respiratory distress. The baby developed upper respiratory tract infection following which developed severe respiratory distress. Airway symptoms were precipitated as there was combined obstruction of both the nostrils due to infection or adenoid enlargement and unilateral chonal atresia. Treatment of respiratory distress in the presence of RMS and bilateral nasal pathology must first prioritise the security of the airway, before taking a multi-factorial approach to the therapy of the lingual mass (Childs and Goudy in Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 5:126-128, 2010). This case illustrates the importance of vigilance with respect to coexistent nasal pathology, in order to avoid the occurrence of complete airway obstruction. We therefore feel that any diagnosis of lingual RMS should warrant a formal examination of both nasal cavities.

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“…While there have been cases of infantile tongue RMS reported, congenital rhabdomyosarcoma of the tongue is exceedingly rare with few cases ever reported [1][2][3][4]. In the Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Studies I, II and III only seven rhabdomyosarcomas of the tongue were registered, representing 0.34% of IRS participants [5,7].…”

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