Salvaging vision in an extensive parameningeal rhabdomyosarcoma: A case report

This communication presents a case report of a parameningeal rhabdomyosarcoma in a young male leading to vision loss which was effectively salvaged using prompt intervention in the form of surgery and high dose systemic steroids. Early debulking was the key in the prevention of complete blindness in...

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Published in:	Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Vol. 59; no. 1; pp. 49 - 50
Main Authors:	Nerurkar Nupur, K, Joshi Anagha, A, Pathan Fuzail, A, Bradoo Renuka, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India Springer Nature B.V 01-03-2007 Springer-Verlag
Subjects:	Case reports Clinical Report Otolaryngology Sarcoma Vision Salvage Rhabdomyosarcoma Vision Loss
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Summary:	This communication presents a case report of a parameningeal rhabdomyosarcoma in a young male leading to vision loss which was effectively salvaged using prompt intervention in the form of surgery and high dose systemic steroids. Early debulking was the key in the prevention of complete blindness in our patient.
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ISSN:	2231-3796 0019-5421 0973-7707
DOI:	10.1007/s12070-007-0013-6