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Perianal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma: A case report

  • Authors:
    • Jingyong Luo
    • Bin Huang
    • Guofeng Li
    • Yiqian Jiang
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  • Published online on: August 8, 2024     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14620
  • Article Number: 487
  • Copyright: © Luo et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Perianal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (ERMS) is a rare disease with a poor prognosis. There are few reported cases of this disease, and specific clinical manifestations are lacking; therefore, making an early diagnosis before surgery is challenging. In November 2014, a 30‑year‑old man was admitted to Xiaoshan Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University due to severe left perianal pain. Ultrasonography revealed a multilocular perianal abscess, and an emergency perianal abscess incision and drainage were performed. However, pathology combined with immunohistochemistry confirmed an ERMS. The patient did not receive postoperative radiotherapy or chemotherapy and died of multiple metastases and multiple organ failure 6 months later. Perianal ERMS is highly malignant and rare, and can easily be misdiagnosed as a perianal abscess. Clinicians must enhance their knowledge and improve preoperative diagnostic tests to prevent misdiagnoses.
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Luo J, Huang B, Li G and Jiang Y: Perianal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma: A case report. Oncol Lett 28: 487, 2024.
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Luo, J., Huang, B., Li, G., & Jiang, Y. (2024). Perianal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma: A case report. Oncology Letters, 28, 487. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14620
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Luo, J., Huang, B., Li, G., Jiang, Y."Perianal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma: A case report". Oncology Letters 28.4 (2024): 487.
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Luo, J., Huang, B., Li, G., Jiang, Y."Perianal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma: A case report". Oncology Letters 28, no. 4 (2024): 487. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14620