[Embryonal botryoid rhabdomyosarcoma of the bladder]

Ann Pathol. 2002 Jun;22(3):210-4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A 10-year-old black child presented with bloody urine and urine retention due to a bladder tumor. Cystoprostetatectomy led to the diagnosis of embryonal botryoid rhabdomyosarcoma. At gross examination, tumor presented a grape-shaped form. Microscopically, the specimen presented undifferentiated cells in a myxoid stroma and subepithelial cambium. The tumor was desmin and MyoD positive. The child died before chemotherapy could be completed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Desmin / analysis
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Hematuria
  • Humans
  • Male
  • MyoD Protein / analysis
  • Myoglobin / analysis
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal / chemistry
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal / pathology*
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal / surgery
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / chemistry
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery
  • Urinary Retention

Substances

  • Desmin
  • MyoD Protein
  • MyoD1 myogenic differentiation protein
  • Myoglobin