Rhabdomyosarcoma of the cervix in sisters with review of the literature

Gynecol Oncol. 2005 Dec;99(3):742-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.08.048. Epub 2005 Oct 7.

Abstract

Objectives: Pediatric embryonal heterologous rhabdomyosarcoma of the cervix is a rare tumor.

Methods: We present an interesting clinico-pathologic situation of two sisters presenting with pediatric embryonal heterologous rhabdomyosarcoma of the cervix.

Results: Pediatric embryonal heterologous rhabdomyosarcomas of the cervix are relatively uncommon. After a Pubmed search from 1952 to present, to our knowledge, this is the only report involving sisters presenting with this disease. Treatment has been extrapolated from collaborative groups such as Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study (IRS) Group so that optimal management may be achieved.

Conclusions: We urge continued reporting of these rare tumors to enhance understanding if there may be a genetic component associated with them.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma / genetics*
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma / pathology
  • Siblings
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / pathology