Perianal rhabdomyosarcoma presenting 21 months after hamartoma excision
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- DOI: 10.1007/s00383-012-3074-x
Perianal rhabdomyosarcoma presenting 21 months after hamartoma excision
Abstract
Perianal rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare type of tumor with a relatively poor prognosis. We present the case of a patient who presented with a cutaneous perianal hamartoma at the age of 6 weeks. 21 months latter a recurrent mass at the excision site proved to be an embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma involving the anal sphincter. A pathologic review of the two specimens confirmed their relatedness. This report highlights the need to maintain a high level of suspicion in cases of recurrence following excision of a benign lesion.
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