Rhabdomyosarcoma (patient information)

Rhabdomyosarcoma
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Who is at highest risk?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Diagnosis
Treatment options
Prevention
Where to find medical care for Rhabdomyosarcoma?
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
Prevention
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FDA on Rhabdomyosarcoma
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Hospitals Treating Rhabdomyosarcoma
Risk calculators and risk factors for Rhabdomyosarcoma

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a cancerous (malignant) tumor of the muscles that are attached to the bones.

It can occur in many places in the body. The most common sites are the structures of the head and neck, the urogenital tract, and the arms or legs.

Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue tumor in children.