Rhabdomyosarcoma of the foot

A 24-year-old white female had a rapidly growing tumor in the medial aspect of her left ankle. The tumor soon ulcerated through the skin over the medial malleolar region (Fig. 1A to 1D). Biopsy revealed the presence of an embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. A below-the-knee amputation was performed. Unfortunately, pulmonary metastasis took place a few months following the leg amputation, and she died of widespread metastases 1 year later.     

Rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate

We report a case of rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate. The patient was a 56-year-old man who complained of anal pain and dysuria. Tumor of the prostate was suspected after rectal examination. Multiple metastatic lesions were found in the lungs and liver. A needle biopsy of the prostate revealed rhabdomyosarcoma. He received chemotherapy, using Etoposide and responded slightly. Subsequently VAC-therapy was also performed. Although the patient improved temporarily, he died 4 months after admission.     

Rhabdomyosarcoma of the testis

A case of pure rhabdomyosarcoma of the testis is reported. The origin of these tumors is discussed and it is believed that they are teratomas with rhabdomyoblastic overgrowth of the cells. Prophylactic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection is recommended at the time of the orchiectomy, in those cases where there is no evidence of lymph node metastases.     

Rhabdomyosarcoma of the penis

We report a case of rhabdomyosarcoma of the penis, which was treated with local excision and chemotherapy.     

Rhabdomyosarcoma of the penis in children

A rare case of a young boy with embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the penis is presented and the literature is reviewed.     

Rhabdomyosarcoma

The care of patients with rhabdomyosarcoma has undergone significant change in the past decade. Careful staging and multidisciplinary treatment have improved the prognosis for patients with this neoplasm. A review of the medical literature of the past decade documents these changes in staging, therapy and prognosis.