2018
DOI: 10.4317/medoral.22106
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Linicopathological analysis of head and neck rhabdomyosarcoma: A series of 10 cases and literature review head and neck rhabdomyosarcoma

Abstract: BackgroundTo describe the clinicopathological characteristics of a series of head and neck rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) and to review the literature.Material and MethodsCases diagnosed as RMS affecting the head and neck region were retrospectively retrieved from the files of two Brazilian institutions from January 2006 to January 2017. Data on clinical features (sex, age and affected site), microscopic subtype, immunohistochemical results, treatment employed and follow-up status were obtained from the patient’s medi… Show more

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“…Clinical signs and symptoms mainly depend on the affected anatomical sites and vary considerably [5]. Although some cases are asymptomatic, such as ours, the typical clinical presentation in the head and neck region is a painless swelling that may display rapid growth and ulceration, usually causes facial asymmetry, and thus becomes alarming.…”
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“…Clinical signs and symptoms mainly depend on the affected anatomical sites and vary considerably [5]. Although some cases are asymptomatic, such as ours, the typical clinical presentation in the head and neck region is a painless swelling that may display rapid growth and ulceration, usually causes facial asymmetry, and thus becomes alarming.…”
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confidence: 90%
“…Approximately 40% of cases of RMS are diagnosed in the head and neck region [5], with the orbit, face, and nasal cavity regarded as the most commonly affected locations [6]. RMS is particularly rare in the oral and perioral regions, and when it occurs intraorally, the soft palate and tongue are anatomical sites more frequently involved [7].…”
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