[Congenital botryoid rhabdomyosarcoma of the vulva]

Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2005 Apr;96(3):188-90. doi: 10.1016/s0001-7310(05)73066-0.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most frequent malignant soft tissue tumor in pediatric patients; however, the vulvar location and congenital appearance are exceptional. We present the case of a newborn girl with botryoid rhabdomyosarcoma of the vulva, treated with chemotherapy, conservative surgery and autologous transplant. Botryoid rhabdomyosarcoma is a variation of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma that typically grows in mucosa-lined hollow organs, from where it can spread to the body surface. The treatment of botryoid rhabdomyosarcoma in the genito-urinary area is based on polychemotherapy, and it can be complemented with radiotherapy and conservative surgery if necessary, thus resulting in an excellent prognosis and few long-term functional sequelae.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma / congenital*
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma / pathology
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / congenital*
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / pathology