Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the middle ear presenting with aural polyp and facial nerve palsy
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
; : 314-315, 2015.
Article
de En
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-630602
Bibliothèque responsable:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare tumour in the middle ear and mastoid cavity in children and the diagnosis is difficult. Repeated histological examination may be essential to confirm the diagnosis. We report a 6 year old boy with a left aural polyp, otorrhoea and facial nerve palsy who was initially thought to have otitis media and mastoiditis. He had polypectomy and the tissue taken for histopathology suggested an inflammatory condition. Subsequently he had mastoidectomy. Tissue taken during mastoidectomy was however reported as rhabdomyosarcoma. The child developed a cerebral abscess and eventually succumbed. A literature review of the disease, radiological findings, immunohistochemical features and treatment options is described.
Mots clés
Texte intégral:
1
Indice:
WPRIM
Sujet Principal:
Rhabdomyosarcome
langue:
En
Texte intégral:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
Année:
2015
Type:
Article