Abstract:Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a rare, aggressive, malignant mesenchymal tumor of skeletal muscle
cells. The pleomorphic histological variant of RMS occurs in adults beyond 45years of age and represents
the most aggressive subtype with an incidence of approximately 0.44/100,000. The diagnosis of RMS is difcult with the 5year
overall survival rate less than 50%. It presents varied clinical and biological behavior and requires individualized
management. The common region of metastasis includes lymph nodes, lungs and… Show more
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