Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma

A form of RHABDOMYOSARCOMA occurring mainly in adolescents and young adults, affecting muscles of the extremities, trunk, orbital region, etc. It is extremely malignant, metastasizing widely at an early stage. Few cures have been achieved and the prognosis is poor. "Alveolar" refers to its microscopic appearance simulating the cells of the respiratory alveolus. (Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p2188)

Also Known As:

Rhabdomyosarcoma, Alveolar; Rhabdomyosarcoma 2; Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcomas; Rhabdomyosarcomas, Alveolar

Neoplasms: 1324753
- Neoplasms by Histologic Type: 2
  - Connective and Soft Tissue Neoplasms: 1
    - Sarcoma: 23140
      - Myosarcoma: 33
        Rhabdomyosarcoma: 3956
        Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma: 378
    - Muscle Tissue Neoplasms: 89
      - Myosarcoma: 33
        Rhabdomyosarcoma: 3956
        Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma: 378

L Braeye Selected Research

L Braeye Research Topics

Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)