Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma Occurring on Mandibular Gingiva in an Adult

An embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (ERMS) is a primitive, malignant, soft tissue sarcoma that recapitulates the phenotypic and biological features of embryonic skeletal muscles. Occurrence of intraoral ERMS in adults is extremely rare. This unique case report highlights the clinical, radiographic, hist...

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Main Authors: Gururaj Patil, Sangamesh Halawar, Shitalkumar Sagari, Roopa Babannavar, Sharad Purohit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2013-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3415/80-%206008_E(C)_F(T)_PF1(P.r_P)_PFA(P)_PF1(PP).pdf
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Summary:An embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (ERMS) is a primitive, malignant, soft tissue sarcoma that recapitulates the phenotypic and biological features of embryonic skeletal muscles. Occurrence of intraoral ERMS in adults is extremely rare. This unique case report highlights the clinical, radiographic, histopathological and immunohistochemical findings of an intraoral ERMS.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X