Arises from embryonic skeletal muscle precursor cells or pluripotential mesenchymal cells
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MR Findings
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Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
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Presentation
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DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
Do TN et al: Cranial rhabdomyosarcoma masquerading as infectious mastoiditis: case report and literature review. Pediatr Neurosurg. 53(5):317-21, 2018
Chevallier KM et al: Differentiating pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma and Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the temporal bone by imaging appearance. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 37(6):1185-9, 2016
Goldberg MJ: Pediatric temporal bone rhabdomyosarcoma. JAAPA. 29(8):1-3, 2016
Gluth MB: Rhabdomyosarcoma and other pediatric temporal bone malignancies. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 48(2):375-90, 2015
Wolden SL et al: Local control for intermediate-risk rhabdomyosarcoma: results from D9803 according to histology, group, site, and size: a report from the Children's Oncology Group. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 93(5):1071-6, 2015
Gosiengfiao Y et al: What is new in rhabdomyosarcoma management in children? Paediatr Drugs. 14(6):389-400, 2012
Turner JH et al: Head and neck rhabdomyosarcoma: a critical analysis of population-based incidence and survival data. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 145(6):967-73, 2011
Freling NJ et al: Imaging findings in craniofacial childhood rhabdomyosarcoma. Pediatr Radiol. 40(11):1723-38; quiz 1855, 2010
Robson CD: Imaging of head and neck neoplasms in children. Pediatr Radiol. 40(4):499-509, 2010
De Foer B et al: Imaging of temporal bone tumors. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 19(3):339-66, 2009
Bisogno G et al: Improved survival for children with parameningeal rhabdomyosarcoma: results from the AIEOP soft tissue sarcoma committee. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 50(6):1154-8, 2008
Connor SE et al: Imaging of the petrous apex: a pictorial review. Br J Radiol. 81(965):427-35, 2008
Van Rijn RR et al: Imaging findings in noncraniofacial childhood rhabdomyosarcoma. Pediatr Radiol. 38(6):617-34, 2008
Sbeity S et al: Temporal bone rhabdomyosarcoma in children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 71(5):807-14, 2007
Viswanatha B: Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the temporal bone. Ear Nose Throat J. 86(4):218, 220-2, 2007
Reid SR et al: Temporal bone rhabdomyosarcoma presenting as acute peripheral facial nerve paralysis. Pediatr Emerg Care. 22(10):743-5, 2006
Raney RB et al: Rhabdomyosarcoma and undifferentiated sarcoma in the first two decades of life: a selective review of intergroup rhabdomyosarcoma study group experience and rationale for Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study V. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 23(4):215-20, 2001
Mena JC et al: Case 3: Temporal bone rhabdomyosarcoma. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 171(3):873, 877-9, 1998
Zampa V et al: Rhabdomyosarcoma of the petrous ridge. CT and MR imaging in an atypical case with multiple cranial nerve palsy. Acta Radiol. 33(1):76-8, 1992
Wiatrak BJ et al: Rhabdomyosarcoma of the ear and temporal bone. Laryngoscope. 99(11):1188-92, 1989
De SK et al: Tumours of the mastoid temporal bone: with interesting cases in the paediatric age group. J Laryngol Otol. 102(7):582-7, 1988
Said H et al: Rhabdomyosarcoma of the middle ear and mastoid in children. J Laryngol Otol. 102(7):614-9, 1988
Latack JT et al: Imaging of rhabdomyosarcomas of the head and neck. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 8(2):353-9, 1987
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Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS)
Definitions
Rare, destructive, pediatric T-bone lesion
Arises from embryonic skeletal muscle precursor cells or pluripotential mesenchymal cells
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
Do TN et al: Cranial rhabdomyosarcoma masquerading as infectious mastoiditis: case report and literature review. Pediatr Neurosurg. 53(5):317-21, 2018
Chevallier KM et al: Differentiating pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma and Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the temporal bone by imaging appearance. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 37(6):1185-9, 2016
Goldberg MJ: Pediatric temporal bone rhabdomyosarcoma. JAAPA. 29(8):1-3, 2016
Gluth MB: Rhabdomyosarcoma and other pediatric temporal bone malignancies. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 48(2):375-90, 2015
Wolden SL et al: Local control for intermediate-risk rhabdomyosarcoma: results from D9803 according to histology, group, site, and size: a report from the Children's Oncology Group. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 93(5):1071-6, 2015
Gosiengfiao Y et al: What is new in rhabdomyosarcoma management in children? Paediatr Drugs. 14(6):389-400, 2012
Turner JH et al: Head and neck rhabdomyosarcoma: a critical analysis of population-based incidence and survival data. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 145(6):967-73, 2011
Freling NJ et al: Imaging findings in craniofacial childhood rhabdomyosarcoma. Pediatr Radiol. 40(11):1723-38; quiz 1855, 2010
Robson CD: Imaging of head and neck neoplasms in children. Pediatr Radiol. 40(4):499-509, 2010
De Foer B et al: Imaging of temporal bone tumors. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 19(3):339-66, 2009
Bisogno G et al: Improved survival for children with parameningeal rhabdomyosarcoma: results from the AIEOP soft tissue sarcoma committee. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 50(6):1154-8, 2008
Connor SE et al: Imaging of the petrous apex: a pictorial review. Br J Radiol. 81(965):427-35, 2008
Van Rijn RR et al: Imaging findings in noncraniofacial childhood rhabdomyosarcoma. Pediatr Radiol. 38(6):617-34, 2008
Sbeity S et al: Temporal bone rhabdomyosarcoma in children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 71(5):807-14, 2007
Viswanatha B: Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the temporal bone. Ear Nose Throat J. 86(4):218, 220-2, 2007
Reid SR et al: Temporal bone rhabdomyosarcoma presenting as acute peripheral facial nerve paralysis. Pediatr Emerg Care. 22(10):743-5, 2006
Raney RB et al: Rhabdomyosarcoma and undifferentiated sarcoma in the first two decades of life: a selective review of intergroup rhabdomyosarcoma study group experience and rationale for Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study V. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 23(4):215-20, 2001
Mena JC et al: Case 3: Temporal bone rhabdomyosarcoma. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 171(3):873, 877-9, 1998
Zampa V et al: Rhabdomyosarcoma of the petrous ridge. CT and MR imaging in an atypical case with multiple cranial nerve palsy. Acta Radiol. 33(1):76-8, 1992
Wiatrak BJ et al: Rhabdomyosarcoma of the ear and temporal bone. Laryngoscope. 99(11):1188-92, 1989
De SK et al: Tumours of the mastoid temporal bone: with interesting cases in the paediatric age group. J Laryngol Otol. 102(7):582-7, 1988
Said H et al: Rhabdomyosarcoma of the middle ear and mastoid in children. J Laryngol Otol. 102(7):614-9, 1988
Latack JT et al: Imaging of rhabdomyosarcomas of the head and neck. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 8(2):353-9, 1987
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