Rhabdomyosarcoma of the uterus with multiple metastases in a post-menopausal woman

Oxf Med Case Reports. 2019 Mar 29;2019(3):omz017. doi: 10.1093/omcr/omz017. eCollection 2019 Mar.

Abstract

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a malignant soft tissue tumor, usually presenting in the head and neck in children, with frequent metastases to the lungs. In this report, we present a rare case of a post-menopausal RMS patient who presented with walking difficulties after hysterectomy. A computerized tomography scan revealed metastases spreading to the mediastinum, retroperitoneum, lungs, liver and bones. On a protocol of Gemcitabine and Carboplatin, the patient showed stability in the dimensions of the masses with significant improvement in her quality of life.

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