Diseases
rhabdomyosarcoma
For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Overview
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma. Sarcoma is cancer of soft tissue (such as muscle), connective tissue (such as tendon or cartilage), or bone. Rhabdomyosarcoma usually begins in muscles that are attached to bones and that help the body move, but it may begin in many places in the body.
Symptoms
- bulging or swelling of the eyes
- headache
- bleeding in the nose, throat or ears
- trouble urinating and blood in the urine
- difficulty with bowel movements
Causes
- doctors know that rhabdomyosarcoma begins when a cell develops changes in its dna. a cell's dna contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do.
Risk factors
- family history of cancer.
- genetic syndromes that increase the risk of cancer.
Diagnosis
- physical exam.
- biopsy
- imaging tests: x-ray, ct scan, or mri.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is rhabdomyosarcoma?
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma. Sarcoma is cancer of soft tissue (such as muscle), connective tissue (such as tendon or cartilage), or bone. Rhabdomyosarcoma usually begins in muscles that are attached to bones and that help the body move, but it may begin in many places in the body.
What are the symptoms of rhabdomyosarcoma?
bulging or swelling of the eyes, headache, bleeding in the nose, throat or ears, trouble urinating and blood in the urine, difficulty with bowel movements
What causes rhabdomyosarcoma?
doctors know that rhabdomyosarcoma begins when a cell develops changes in its dna. a cell's dna contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do.
Which medicines are used for rhabdomyosarcoma?
dactinomycin
Full monographs, dosing and an interaction checker in the MediHelp app
Open the complete reference, check multi-drug interactions and use dosing tools in the MediHelp app.