Embryonic rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate. Report of a case and review of the literature

To report a new case of prostatic rhabdomyosarcoma in a child. Blood analysis, urinalysis, radiologic tests (abdominal ultrasound, intravenous urography, cystography, barium enema, lower extremities X-rays), and prostatic biopsy were performed. Neoadjuvant treatment with chemotherapy and radiotherap...

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Published in:	Archivos españoles de urología Vol. 56; no. 4; pp. 418 - 421
Main Authors:	Sotolongo Vergo, Ileana, Suárez Cabrera, Regla Emilia, Portilla Fabregat, Ivett, Reno Céspedes, Jesús, Artiaga Hernández, Ernesto
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Spain 01-05-2003
Subjects:	Adolescent Bone Neoplasms - secondary Chemotherapy, Adjuvant Combined Modality Therapy Fatal Outcome Humans Hydronephrosis - etiology Male Neoadjuvant Therapy Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis Prostatic Neoplasms - drug therapy Prostatic Neoplasms - metabolism Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy Radiotherapy, Adjuvant Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal - diagnosis Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal - drug therapy Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal - metabolism Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal - radiotherapy Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal - secondary Urination Disorders - etiology
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Summary:	To report a new case of prostatic rhabdomyosarcoma in a child. Blood analysis, urinalysis, radiologic tests (abdominal ultrasound, intravenous urography, cystography, barium enema, lower extremities X-rays), and prostatic biopsy were performed. Neoadjuvant treatment with chemotherapy and radiotherapy were started prior to intended radical prostatectomy, but the patient died before due to disease progression with dissemination.
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ISSN:	0004-0614