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Devanshu Kwatra1, Poonam Sagar1, Shailja Shukla2
1Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi (India)-110001.
This case report details a rare instance of synchronous sino-nasal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue in an adult. Management of adult rhabdomyosarcoma presents significant challenges due to limited literature.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Synchronous primary malignancies are uncommon, affecting 3-5% of cancer patients.
- This report highlights an exceptionally rare case of concurrent sino-nasal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue.
- Limited existing literature complicates the diagnosis and management of adult rhabdomyosarcoma.
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