A malignant tumour of striated muscle tissue. It occurs mostly in children.
Highly malignant tumor derived from striated muscle cells. There are three types. The embryonal form occurs mainly in infants and children, primarily affecting the head, neck, and genitourinary tract. The alveolar form occurs mainly in adolescents and young adults, affecting the muscles of the extremities, trunk, and orbital region. The pleomorphic form affects the limb muscles of older adults. Surgical excision is often impossible; treatment then involves chemotherapy and irradiation.
A soft-tissue malignant tumor originating in the muscles of the head and neck area, in the genital or urinary tract, or in the extremities. This type of cancer, found most often in children, can also be found in the chest area, in the gastrointestinal tract, and in the anal region. Diagnosis is made by a biopsy of the tumor and evaluation of the tissue sample. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy are the treatments. Rhabdomyosarcoma is considered a curable disease with early, aggressive treatment.
An extremely uncommon malignant tumor originating from muscle tissue. Rhabdomyosarcoma might emerge during infancy, often impacting areas such as the throat, bladder, prostate gland, or vagina. It can also arise in later years, affecting substantial muscles in the arm or leg. This tumor demonstrates rapid growth and has a tendency to swiftly spread to adjacent tissues. Managing this condition involves a combination of surgical excision, radiotherapy, and anticancer medications.
A cancerous growth developing within skeletal muscle.