Rhabdomyosarcoma Diagnosis

Rhabdomyosarcoma is one of the malignant tumors characteristic mainly of childhood. The concept of “sarcoma” means that we are talking about a malignant tumor of connective tissue, and the prefix “rabdomio” means that this tumor arises from progenitor cells of transverse-striated, that is, skeletal, muscles (“rabdo” – stick-shaped, “myo” – muscle). The disease can be detected in almost any part of the body, including areas not filled with muscles.

Most often detected in children and adolescents under 20 years of age. The disease occurs in 40% of all cases of soft tissue sarcoma worldwide. Although global epidemiological data are limited, each country conducts its own studies that examine the incidence and prevalence of soft tissue sarcoma.

Diagnosis of the disease

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Pathological evaluation is necessary to detect the histological nature of the tumor. First, a biopsy is carried out, which is aimed not only at determining the histological diagnosis, but also at providing information for immunochemistry, cytogenetics, and biological studies. The findings may also be needed to determine the underlying disease or to select a donor at a specialized organ bank.

It is recommended that all patients have a biopsy before all procedures or that biomaterial is obtained during surgery. Taking a biopsy should be carefully planned by surgeons in order, if necessary, to conduct a full-fledged operation.

To make the correct diagnosis, the doctor uses the following techniques:

• Inspection;
• Blood test;
• Biopsy;
• Radiography;
• MRI;
• Scintigraphy.

Based on the obtained data, the specialist will develop an individual treatment plan taking into account the peculiarities of the development of pathology and the general state of the patient. It is worth noting that our clinic uses an integrated approach to therapy. Thus, doctors manage to develop the most optimal treatment scheme for the disease.