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Rhabdomyosarcoma
Alternate Names : Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, Sarcoma Botryoides, Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Rhabdomyosarcoma Prognosis (Expectations)
While aggressive treatment is usually necessary, most children with rhabdomyosarcoma will achieve long-term survival. Cure depends on the specific type of tumor, its location, and the amount that it has spread.
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• Definition
• Rhabdomyosarcoma Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Rhabdomyosarcoma Symptoms & Signs
• Rhabdomyosarcoma Diagnosis & Tests
• Rhabdomyosarcoma Treatment
• Rhabdomyosarcoma Prognosis
• Rhabdomyosarcoma Complications
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Review Date : 7/17/2002
Reviewed By : Scott Howard, M.D., M.S., Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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