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Retroperitoneal pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma metastasizing to inguinal lymph node

Authors :
Kiran Alam
Shagufta Qadri
Feroz Alam
Source :
Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal.
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
Polaris, 2015.

Abstract

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a highly aggressive, malignant tumor of skeletal muscle cell, associated with an early and a wide spread metastasis. Although a commonly occurring soft tissue sarcoma in the pediatric population, it is seldom encountered in adults. Outcome for adult RMS is poorly documented due to its rarity. We report a case of pleomorphic RMS (PRMS) in a 50 years male presenting with an intra-abdominal mass along with a swelling in the right inguinal region measuring 4 cm Χ 3 cm. Computed tomography revealed an ill-defined intra-abdominal mass arising from the peritoneum. Abdominal mass was resected along with the dissection of inguinal lymph node. Histopathological examination of these masses coupled with the immunohistochemistry, confirmed the diagnosis of PRMS metastasizing into inguinal lymph node. Despite of adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy, the patient couldn't survive >3 months and died of widespread lung metastasis.

Details

ISSN :
22780513
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........2c7d8206a04c9f4e499ab9899565d9c6
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/2278-0513.154534