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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nima Nasiri, M.D.[2]
Overview
Rhabdomyoma is a benign tumor of striated muscle. Rhabdomyomas are rare and can be classified into cardiac type and extracardiac type.The most common primary benign pediatric tumor of the heart is cardiac rhabdomyoma which can be seen mainly in fetal life and children, second most common primary benign cardiac tumor in children is fibroma. Most tumors regress spontaneously, prognosis depends on the location of tumor and size. Cardiac rhabdomyoma is strongly associated with tuberous sclerosis.
Laboratory Findings
- There are no specific laboratory findings associated with rhabdomyoma.
- The following laboratory studies may be ordered to rule out additional conditions:[1]
References
- ↑ Zhu J, Zhang J, Tang G, Hu S, Zhou G, Liu Y, Dai L, Wang Z (July 2014). "Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging observations of rhabdomyosarcoma in the head and neck". Oncol Lett. 8 (1): 155–160. doi:10.3892/ol.2014.2094. PMC 4063592. PMID 24959237.