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Congenital rhabdomyosarcoma
O A Ahmed1, A Hussain, D J King
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, UK.
British Journal of Plastic Surgery
|January 7, 2000
Abstract:
A congenital rhabdomyosarcoma presented as a partially necrotic mass on the left forearm on delivery at term. Ulceration and persistent bleeding were managed by primary curettage followed by local resection including partial excision of the muscles of the extensor compartment of the forearm. The defect was resurfaced with a split skin graft. The surgery was followed by chemotherapy according to the IVA regime. There was no recurrence at 2 years of age and the limb was fully functional. The presentation and management of rhabdomyosarcoma are discussed.