Rhabdomyosarcoma of the middle ear and mastoid: a case report and review of the literature.

Abstract

We report a case of rhabdomyosarcoma of the middle ear and mastoid in a 3-year-old boy. The patient was treated according to Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study IV protocol (chemo- and radiotherapy), and he experienced a complete remission. However 7 months after the completion of treatment, he experienced a recurrence at the primary site that spread to the brain. Despite treatment, the patient died of progressive metastasis to the lung 4 months later.

• Authors: Akbar Abbas, Sohail Awan
• Journal: Ear, nose, & throat journal (Ear Nose Throat J) Vol. 84 Issue 12 Pg. 780, 782, 784 (Dec 2005) ISSN: 0145-5613 [Print] United States
• PMID: 16408557 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Child, Preschool
• Ear Neoplasms (diagnostic imaging, pathology, therapy)
• Ear, Middle
• Humans
• Male
• Mastoid
• Radiography
• Rhabdomyosarcoma (diagnostic imaging, pathology, therapy)
• Skull Neoplasms (diagnostic imaging, pathology, therapy)