Spindle cell/sclerosing rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare type of cancer that starts in skeletal muscle tissue, which is responsible for voluntary movements. It can affect people of all ages, but the features of this cancer can vary between children and adults. This type of rhabdomyosarcoma is named for the unique appearance of its cells under the …
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Pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare type of cancer that starts in the skeletal muscle tissue, the muscle responsible for voluntary movements like walking or lifting objects. This cancer is called “pleomorphic” because the tumour cells can take on many different shapes and sizes. It is most commonly found in adults, especially in the arms, legs, …
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Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer made up of immature muscle cells. Most alveolar rhabdomyosarcomas contain a genetic change involving the FOXO1 gene. Most tumours start in the arms or legs, but other common sites include the head and neck, spine, and perineum. This aggressive type of cancer frequently spreads to lymph nodes and …
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Background: Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (ERMS) is a malignant (cancerous) soft tissue tumour that arises from immature skeletal muscle cells. It is the most common type of rhabdomyosarcoma, accounting for about 60-70% of all cases. This type of cancer predominantly affects children, typically those under the age of 10. Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma commonly occurs in the head and …
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Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer that develops from skeletal muscle tissue, the muscle responsible for voluntary movements like walking or lifting objects. This cancer most commonly affects children, but it can also be found in adults. Rhabdomyosarcoma can occur almost anywhere in the body, but it most frequently arises in areas such as the …
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