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==Biopsy== | ==Biopsy== | ||
*A biopsy is the only way to make a definite diagnosis of | *A biopsy is the only way to make a definite diagnosis of rhabdomyosarcoma. | ||
*It is usually done after a CT scan or MRI of the tumor. | *It is usually done after a CT scan or MRI of the tumor. | ||
*Findings on biopsy may distinguish the subtype and the stage of rhabdomyosarcoma. | *Findings on biopsy may distinguish the subtype and the stage of rhabdomyosarcoma. | ||
To view histopathologic characteristic features of all subtypes of rhabdomyosarcoma, click [[Rhabdomyosarcoma pathophysiology|'''here''']]. | To view histopathologic characteristic features of all subtypes of rhabdomyosarcoma, click [[Rhabdomyosarcoma pathophysiology|'''here''']]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Suveenkrishna Pothuru, M.B,B.S. [2]
Overview
Biopsy may be diagnostic of rhabdomyosarcoma. It is usually done after a CT scan or MRI of the tumor. Findings on biopsy may distinguish the subtype and the stage of rhabdomyosarcoma.
Biopsy
- A biopsy is the only way to make a definite diagnosis of rhabdomyosarcoma.
- It is usually done after a CT scan or MRI of the tumor.
- Findings on biopsy may distinguish the subtype and the stage of rhabdomyosarcoma.
To view histopathologic characteristic features of all subtypes of rhabdomyosarcoma, click here.