Abstract
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a primary malignancy in children and adolescents that arises from embryonic mesenchyme with the potential to differentiate into skeletal muscle. Tumors may arise in any location, with prognosis affected by site, histology, local control, and metastatic speed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Operative Pediatric Surgery |
Subtitle of host publication | Seventh edition |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 716-722 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781444165012 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)