2002
DOI: 10.1016/s1368-8375(01)00087-2
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Orofacial rhabdomyosarcoma in neonates and young children: a review of literature and management of four cases

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“…In a recent report, about 30% of patients with Osteosarcoma were found below 18 years [10]. In contrast, RMS is an aggressive malignant skeletal neoplasm arising from embryonal mesenchyme [27]. It is reported to account for 4-8% of all malignancies in children less than 15 years of age [28].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…In a recent report, about 30% of patients with Osteosarcoma were found below 18 years [10]. In contrast, RMS is an aggressive malignant skeletal neoplasm arising from embryonal mesenchyme [27]. It is reported to account for 4-8% of all malignancies in children less than 15 years of age [28].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…At clinical examination, rhabdomyosarcoma may be difficult to differentiate from other soft-tissue lesions. The four cases of rhabdomyosarcoma reported by Chigurupati et al (45) were initially misdiagnosed as hemangioma, lymphangioma, lymphoma, and lymphadenopathy, respectively. In addition, Pratt et al (46) reported a significant delay in the diagnosis because the "swellings" identified clinically were initially treated as infection and were not recognized as potential neoplasms.…”
Section: Acquired Lesions Sarcomas Of the Head And Neckmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Este tumor representa aproximadamente un 60 % de todos los sarcomas de partes blandas y aproximadamente un 3-8 % de todos los cánce-res que afectan al grupo pediátrico. La localización más frecuente es en la región de cabeza y cuello, donde la lengua, paladar, mejillas son los sitios más afectados (Chigurupati et al, 2002). Es más frecuente durante la primera década de la vida, expresando una mayor incidencia entre los 2-6 años de edad.…”
Section: Tumores De La Musculatura Lisa: Leiomiosarcomaunclassified