[Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the uterine cervix - a case report

ABSTRACT

Rhabdomyosarcoma of the uterine cervix is an uncommon highly malignant tumour. It usually presents in the adolescent age group. Only 4 cases of rhabdomyosarcoma of the uterine cervix had been reported in women in perimenopausal. Treatment had evolved since new chemotherapy protocols and better classification has been established by the Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study. One case of Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the uterine cervix is reported in a 47 years woman. She was treated with surgery and external radiotherapy. After 12 months, no signs of recurrence are reported