Childhood pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma
Childhood pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma
Definition
A rare aggressive rhabdomyosarcoma occurring in children. The neoplasm is characterized by the presence of bizarre round, spindle, and polygonal cells.
Also known as childhood anaplastic rhabdomyosarcoma, paediatric pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma, pediatric pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma, pleomorphic childhood rhabdomyosarcoma, pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma of childhood — 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 |