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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.
Other Diagnostic Studies
- Rhabdomyoma may also be diagnosed using biopsy since overlap in morphologic features between rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) vs. rhabdomyoma makes differential diagnosis difficult.[1]
- Any masses, including those found in the head and neck of patients with adult rhabdomyoma, should be biopsied to establish a diagnosis.
References
- ↑ Zhang N, Zeng Z, Li S, Wang F, Huang P (August 2018). "High expression of EZH2 as a marker for the differential diagnosis of malignant and benign myogenic tumors". Sci Rep. 8 (1): 12331. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-30648-7. PMC 6098067. PMID 30120321.