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2000
Volume 18, Issue 1
  • ISSN: 1874-4710
  • E-ISSN: 1874-4729

Abstract

Background

Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS) predominantly affects adolescents aged 10-15 years and is distinguished by its high aggressiveness and adverse prognosis compared with other sarcomas. It exhibits a pronounced tendency for lymphatic and hematogenous metastases at early stages. ARMS commonly manifests in the limbs and genitourinary system, with occurrences in the head and neck region being relatively uncommon. The role of CT, MRI, and 18F-FDG positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography (PET/CT) in the diagnostic process of ARMS is yet to be fully established.

Case Report

We report the case of a 49-year-old woman who presented with hematological nasal discharge for one month. CT imaging revealed a soft tissue mass in the left nasal cavity. MRI demonstrated a marginally hypo- to isointense signal on T1-weighted images, a hyperintense signal on T2-weighted images, and heterogeneous enhancement post-contrast. 18F-FDG PET/CT identified a hypermetabolic lesion located within the left nasal cavity. Surgical intervention entailed the excision of the left intranasal mass and the skull base lesion. Postoperative pathological analysis indicated ARMS.

Conclusion

Sinus ARMS is notably malignant and associated with a dismal prognosis. Accurate diagnosis depends on histopathological and immunohistochemical evaluation, complemented by genetic analysis for specific chromosomal translocations and fusion genes. Imaging techniques, including CT, MRI, and PET/CT, are crucial for assessing lesion extent and metastasis, supporting disease diagnosis, informing treatment choices, facilitating surgical planning, and monitoring response to therapy.

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Multimodality Imaging Evaluation of Nasal Rhabdomyosarcoma in Adults: A Case Report and Literature Review
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  • Article Type:     Case Report
Keyword(s): 18F-FDG; Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma; case report; hematological nasal discharge; magnetic resonance imaging; PET/CT; X-ray computed tomography

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