Rhabdomyosarcoma

Rhabdomyosarcoma(RMS):-

It is rare cancer that forms in the body's soft tissues, such as muscle and connective tissue.

• Cancer cells look similar to immature muscle cells.
• Can occur at any age but mostly affects children and young adults.
• It most commonly forms in

1. Head and neck
2. Bladder
3. Vagina
4. Prostate
5. Testes
6. Arms and legs

Types:-

There are two main types

•   Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma(ERMS)
•   Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma(ARMS)

1. It Affects children in first 5 years of life.Most common type at all ages.
2. Cells look like developing muscle cells of 6-8 week old embryo.
3. Tends to occur in head and neck,bladder,vagina,or in or  around prostate and testicles.

1. It affects all age groups equally.It makes up large portion of RMS in older teens and children than in younger children.
2. Most often occurs in large muscles of trunk,arms and legs.
3. Cells look like normal muscle cells seen in 10-week-old fetus.
4. Tends to grow faster than ERMS and usually requires intense treatment.