Childhood botryoid rhabdomyosarcoma
Childhood botryoid rhabdomyosarcoma
Definition
A morphologic variant of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma occurring in children. The tumor arises from organs with a mucosal epithelial surface. It is characterized by the formation of a cambium layer in the affected tissue and polypoid nodules within an abundant myxoid stroma.
Also known as botryoid rhabdomyosarcoma of childhood, childhood botryoid-type embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, childhood sarcoma Botryoides, paediatric botryoid rhabdomyosarcoma, pediatric botryoid rhabdomyosarcoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle tissue | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculature | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Striated muscle tissue | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |