A Case of Embryonic Rhabdomyosarcoma in Prostate.
- Author:
Jeong Ku LEE
1
;
Soon Chan KIRN
;
Jae Hoon HWANG
;
Yoo Shik SHIN
;
Sung Kun KOH
;
Se Kyong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Korea University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
embryonic rhabdomyosarcoma;
prostate
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Drug Therapy, Combination;
Humans;
Male;
Prognosis;
Prostate*;
Rhabdomyosarcoma*;
Urethra;
Urinary Bladder;
Urinary Retention
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1983;24(6):1124-1128
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Rhadomyosarcoma of prostate is relatively rare, malignant tumor in urologic field. This tumor is believed to arise from primitive mesenchymal cells and the growth usually protrudes into the bladder and urethra causing obstruction with urinary retention. The excretory urogram and cystourethrogram demonstrate the displacement of the bladder and elongation of posterior urethra. Current treatment of this tumor consists of surgery, irradiation, and combination chemotherapy. Despite above mentioned treatment, the prognosis of prostatic rhabdomyosarcoma is usually poor. We are presenting a case of embryonic rhabdomyosarcoma in 15-year old boy with the review of articles.
