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A rare case of metastatic prostatic rhabdomyosarcoma in a young adult: Clinical challenges and therapeutic perspectives

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate in adults is rare and often diagnosed at an advanced stage, with metastases. We report the case of a 23-year-old young adult presenting with low back pain and dysuria, whose imaging revealed a voluminous metastatic prostate mass. Biopsy confirmed embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. Treatment was initiated with chemotherapy, resulting in significant regression of the tumour mass and metastases after 3 courses. Pediatric advances suggest improved survival with a multimodal approach, but its efficacy in adults requires further investigation.

Source: Urology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102811