Publication: Solid Variant of Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma of Nasal Cavity
Date
2020
Authors
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
1812-2027
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 102 - 104
Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Rhabdomyosarcoma comprises about half of the soft tissue tumors. Approximately
40% of the alveolar subtype occur in the head and neck region. Patients present
with unilateral nasal mass with/without lymphadenopathy and with/without
orbital manifestations. Diagnosis is aided radiologically by CT scan, MRI along with
biopsy and is confirmed by immunohistochemistry. Treatment involves surgical
resection, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or a combination of these. In spite of
treatments, however, the outcome is poor. This is a case report of 14-year-old
male who presented with unilateral nasal mass with proptosis of right eye who
was eventually diagnosed as a case of alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma of solid variant.
KEY WORDS
Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, Immunohistochemistry, Nasal cavity
Description
Bhattarai A, Shrestha BL, Dhakal A
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery,
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences,
Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.
Keywords
Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, Immunohistochemistry, Nasal cavity