Hernández-Martínez SJ, Peña-Ruelas CI, Hernández-Bautista IG, Sánchez-Arbea PC, Sánchez-Venegas JC

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ABSTRACT

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a malignant tumor that originates from mesenchymal cells resembling striated muscle cells. The RMS can be located anywhere in the body; 7 to 10% of the cases occur in the paratesticular region. Histologically, RMS is classified as embryonal, pleomorphic and alveolar type.
Case Report: We report a case of a 5-year-old child with a two months history of a progressive enlargement of the left paratesticular area. A testicular ultrasound showed a left paratesticular mass. Left orchiectomy was performed.
Conclusion: RMS represents the most common malignant mesenchymal neoplasm in childhood. Its clinical behavior depends on the location, histological type and the presence or absence of metastases. We present a pediatric patient with an embryonal RMS in the paratesticular region.

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