Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the biliary tree in children: a case report

Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (ERS) in children is a very rare tumor. Jaundice is the capital symptom. Diagnosis can be made by echography, which shows echogenic formations without posterior conic shadows in a dilated biliary duct. The prognosis is bleak in spite of the combination of surgery, radiothe...

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Published inPediatric radiology Vol. 17; no. 3; p. 250
Main Authors Arnaud, O, Boscq, M, Asquier, E, Michel, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.03.1987
Subjects
Bile Duct Neoplasms - complications
Bile Duct Neoplasms - diagnosis
Bile Duct Neoplasms - therapy
Child, Preschool
Humans
Jaundice - etiology
Male
Prognosis
Rhabdomyosarcoma - complications
Rhabdomyosarcoma - diagnosis
Rhabdomyosarcoma - therapy
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (ERS) in children is a very rare tumor. Jaundice is the capital symptom. Diagnosis can be made by echography, which shows echogenic formations without posterior conic shadows in a dilated biliary duct. The prognosis is bleak in spite of the combination of surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
ISSN:0301-0449
DOI:10.1007/BF02388175