A Case of Congenital Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, Presenting as Blueberry Muffin Baby

Authors

  • Lakshmi Rao Dept. of Pathology, Manipal University, Manipal, India
  • Mary Mathew Dept. of Pathology, Manipal University, Manipal, India
  • Nalini Bhaskaranand Dept. of Paediatrics, Manipal University, Manipal, India
Abstract:

Congenital or neonatal rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare entity, usually presenting as masses in the head and neck region as well as genitourinary tract. The embryonal variant is the most common type occurring in infancy. This is a case of congenital rhabdomyosarcoma with a huge forearm mass, with metastatic discrete nodules in the soft tissues of the neck and scapular region, resembling a ‘blueberry muffin baby’.  

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Journal title

volume 9  issue 2

pages  156- 159

publication date 2014-04-01

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