Disseminated ovarian alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma as a rare cause of peritoneal carcinomatosis

Disseminated ovarian alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma as a rare cause of peritoneal carcinomatosis

Peritoneal carcinomatosis due to the presence of primary ovarian rhabdomyosarcoma of alveolar subtype (OARMS) is an extremely rare malignant tumour, with very few cases reported in the international literature. Herein, we present an interesting case of diffuse peritoneal dissemination of OARMS, in a...

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Published in:Hellenic journal of surgery pp. 58 - 60
Main Authors: Rodis, Nikiforos, Bogiatzopoulos, Nikolaos, Koliou, Nikoleta, Vandorou, Nefeli, Seretis, Charalampos, Zacharis, Georgios
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 01-07-2023
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Summary:Peritoneal carcinomatosis due to the presence of primary ovarian rhabdomyosarcoma of alveolar subtype (OARMS) is an extremely rare malignant tumour, with very few cases reported in the international literature. Herein, we present an interesting case of diffuse peritoneal dissemination of OARMS, in a previously asymptomatic patient, who was investigated for progressive abdominal distension.
ISSN:0018-0092
1868-8845
DOI:10.59869/23010