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Pediatrics & Neonatology

Rhabdomyosarcoma, Extremity

ICD-10 Code
C49.20_1

Highly malignant soft tissue sarcoma arising from skeletal muscle precursors, predominantly seen in children.

Clinical Presentation & Protocol

Patient Usually Complains Of

Patient presents with a progressively enlarging, firm, non-tender mass in the [Location: e.g., thigh/calf]. Onset noted [Duration] ago. No history of antecedent trauma. Associated symptoms include [local pain/functional impairment/skin changes]. Denies systemic B-symptoms (fever, night sweats, weight loss).

Clinical Examination Findings

Extremity examination reveals a [Size: cm x cm] deep-seated, fixed, firm-to-hard mass. Overlying skin is [intact/erythematous/ulcerated]. Neurovascular status: distal pulses intact, capillary refill <2s, no focal motor or sensory deficits. Regional lymphadenopathy: [absent/present].

Treatment Protocol

Multimodal therapy initiated per [Protocol Name]. Plan includes: 1) Neoadjuvant chemotherapy to achieve cytoreduction. 2) Definitive local control via wide surgical resection with negative margins. 3) Adjuvant radiotherapy if indicated by pathology/margins. 4) Maintenance chemotherapy.

Detailed clinical guide coming soon.