Rhabdosarcoma (Noun)
Meaning
A highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue malignancy found in children and adolescents.
- A biopsy revealed the patient's shoulder mass was a rhabdomyosarcoma, requiring immediate surgical intervention.
- Intramuscular rhabdomyosarcoma primarily affects the muscles located in the extremities and abdominal wall.
- Radiation and chemotherapy are often necessary to effectively treat embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma in young patients.
- Despite its rarity, spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma is a more favorable type, offering better patient outcomes with timely intervention.