| Autor: |
Sairin, Mohd Eksan, Yahya, Noorizan, Zainon, Izny Hafiz, Khalid, Noraida, Din, Noorafida Md |
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International Medical Journal; Oct2015, Vol. 22 Issue 5, p435-436, 2p |
| Abstrakt: |
Introduction: Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma of head and neck are very rare in adult population. Its rarity in adults often presents a major diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Objective: To report a case of nasal alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma in elderly. Case summary: An alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma of the nose, occurring in a 61-year-old Indian lady presenting with neck swelling and epistaxis. Unfortunately, the aggressiveness of the disease and rapid worsening of symptoms had caused mortality to the patient. Conclusion: Rhabdomyosarcoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of tumours of the nose and paranasal sinuses not only in pediatric population but also in adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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