Abstract:Background: Sarcoma botryoides is a variant of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. This malignant tumor originates from muscle progenitor cells and although it is highly malignant, cure rates exceed 90%. 1 While rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue malignancy in children, vaginal presentation is rare. 2 The average age of diagnosis of vaginal rhabdomyosarcoma is 21 months of age. Treatment consists of chemotherapy combined with local radiation to achieve local tumor control while preserving organ function. … Show more
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