Primary Pleural Rhabdomyosarcoma: Plain Film, CT and MRI Findings of This Extremely Rare Intrathoracic Tumor

Abstract

Primary pleural rhabdomyosarcoma is an extremely rare intrathoracic malignancy. We present a case of a previously healthy 2-year-old male complaining of cough and shortness of breath. The plain film, CT and MRI descriptions of this pleural tumor are presented. This is a fast growing tumor that is indistinguishable radiographically from other large intrathoracic tumors such as pleuropulmonary blastoma.

Primary diffuse pleural rhabdomyosarcoma in an adult patient

“…There are a few cases reported in pediatric age group. [1][2][3][4] Herein we report an exceptional case of primary diffuse pleural RMS in an adult.…”