Iranian Journal of Pathology

A Case of Congenital Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, Presenting as Blueberry Muffin Baby

Document Type : Case Reports

Authors

Mary Mathew 1
Padmapriya Jaiprakash 2
Lakshmi Rao 1
Nalini Bhaskaranand 2

1 Dept. of Pathology, Manipal University, Manipal, India

2 Dept. of Paediatrics, Manipal University, Manipal, India

Abstract
Congenital or neonatal rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare entity, usually presenting as masses in the head and neck region as well as genitourinary tract. The embryonal variant is the most common type occurring in infancy. This is a case of congenital rhabdomyosarcoma with a huge forearm mass, with metastatic discrete nodules in the soft tissues of the neck and scapular region, resembling a ‘blueberry muffin baby’.  

Keywords

Congenital
Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Case Report
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Iranian Journal of Pathology
Volume 9, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
Spring 2014
Pages 156-159

  • Receive Date 27 March 2013
  • Accept Date 05 May 2013

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