Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the ampulla of Vater in early childhood: report of a case and review of literature

Abstract Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the ampullary region is a very rare childhood tumor (2 reported cases), and herein we describe a child presenting with obstructive jaundice at early age owing to such tumor in the ampullary region. Successful management with multidisciplinary approach is discus...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2009-02, Vol.44 (2), p.e9-e11
Main Authors: Perera, M. Thamara P.R, McKiernan, Patrick J, Brundler, Marie-Anne, Hobin, David A, Mayer, David A, Mirza, Darius F, Sharif, Khalid
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ampulla
Ampulla of Vater
Biliary dilatation
Child
Common Bile Duct Neoplasms - diagnosis
Common Bile Duct Neoplasms - surgery
Female
Humans
Infant
Jaundice
Pediatrics
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal - diagnosis
Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal - surgery
Surgery
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Summary:Abstract Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the ampullary region is a very rare childhood tumor (2 reported cases), and herein we describe a child presenting with obstructive jaundice at early age owing to such tumor in the ampullary region. Successful management with multidisciplinary approach is discussed with reference to the literature.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.10.113