Anterior mediastinal alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma in an infant: rare site for a common paediatric tumour

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a common paediatric soft tissue tumour. However, the anterior mediastinum is an extremely rare site for its occurrence. This report describes the imaging and histological findings of such a tumour in a 4-month-old boy.

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Published in:Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi 2013-10, Vol.19 (5), p.458-459
Main Author: Chu, W P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Infant
Male
Mediastinal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Mediastinal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Mediastinal Neoplasms - pathology
Radiography
Rhabdomyosarcoma, Alveolar - diagnosis
Rhabdomyosarcoma, Alveolar - diagnostic imaging
Rhabdomyosarcoma, Alveolar - pathology
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Summary:Rhabdomyosarcoma is a common paediatric soft tissue tumour. However, the anterior mediastinum is an extremely rare site for its occurrence. This report describes the imaging and histological findings of such a tumour in a 4-month-old boy.
ISSN:1024-2708
2226-8707
DOI:10.12809/hkmj133714