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Fetal rhabdomyoma of the lower extremity
Author(s) -
Premalata Chennagiri S.,
Kumar Rekha V.,
Saleem Kuniyil M.,
Fathima Latha J.,
Das Kanishka
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
pediatric blood and cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1545-5017
pISSN - 1545-5009
DOI - 10.1002/pbc.21928
Subject(s) - medicine , rhabdomyoma , thigh , fetus , head and neck , differential diagnosis , skeletal muscle , anatomy , pathology , surgery , pregnancy , genetics , biology , tuberous sclerosis
We report a rare case of cellular fetal rhabdomyoma in a 9‐year‐old male, in the unusual location of right lower thigh. These tumors are more common in the head and neck region; and this case the second such case to be reported in the thigh. Fetal rhabdomyoma is a benign tumor of the skeletal muscle, showing varying degrees of skeletal muscle maturation. The present report discusses the histopathological features, the differential diagnosis and the importance of making the correct diagnosis for proper management of this rare entity. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2009;52:881–883. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.