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Primary rhabdomyosarcoma of the distal femoral diaphysis: a case report and review of the literature.
- Source :
- Skeletal Radiology; Oct2016, Vol. 45 Issue 10, p1391-1395, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Primary rhabdomyosarcoma of the bone is an extremely rare condition with few examples reported in the literature. We present the case of a 34-year-old male who presented with a lesion in the distal femur with initial imaging features consistent with Ewing sarcoma. Histologically, the lesion consisted of atypical pleomorphic polygonal rhabdomyoblasts demonstrating focal desmin and myogenin expression. A diagnosis of pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma was rendered. Despite systemic treatment and surgery, this patient experienced a rapidly progressive disease course. We believe this is only the second report in the orthopedic literature of a case of primary pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma of the bone. The key imaging, pathologic, and clinical findings are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03642348
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Skeletal Radiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 117879218
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-016-2430-7