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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
A '''rhabdomyoma''' is a [[benign]] [[tumor]] of [[striated muscle]]. | A '''rhabdomyoma''' is a [[benign]] [[tumor]] of [[striated muscle]]. It is most commonly associated with the [[tongue]] and [[heart]], but can also occur in other locations. | ||
It is most commonly associated with the [[tongue]] and [[heart]], but can also occur in other locations. | |||
==Classification Scheme== | ==Classification Scheme== | ||
The [[malignant]] form of rhabdomyoma is called [[rhabdomyosarcoma]]. | The [[malignant]] form of rhabdomyoma is called [[rhabdomyosarcoma]]. | ||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | |||
Cardiac rhabdomyomas most frequently occurs in infants and young children and have an association with [[tuberous sclerosis]]. | |||
{{Soft tissue tumors and sarcomas}} | {{Soft tissue tumors and sarcomas}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
A rhabdomyoma is a benign tumor of striated muscle. It is most commonly associated with the tongue and heart, but can also occur in other locations.
Classification Scheme
The malignant form of rhabdomyoma is called rhabdomyosarcoma.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Cardiac rhabdomyomas most frequently occurs in infants and young children and have an association with tuberous sclerosis.