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May 16, 2026CureusOpen Access

Primary Vaginal Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma in an Adult Woman: A Case Report

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CSCijo SanalIJIsha JaiswalLKLahunshisha Kharbuli

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Case report describes aggressive alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma in adult woman, highlighting importance of early diagnosis.

Key Points

  • This report aims to present a rare case of primary alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma in an adult woman, emphasizing its clinical implications.
  • A 45-year-old woman presented with abnormal vaginal bleeding and a vaginal mass.
  • Imaging and histopathology confirmed alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, followed by planned multidisciplinary treatment.
  • The patient underwent surgical excision, chemotherapy with ifosfamide and adriamycin, radiotherapy, and brachytherapy.
  • The histopathological examination confirmed diagnosis as alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, showing strong positivity for myogenin and desmin.
  • Despite multimodal treatment including chemotherapy and radiation, the tumor is noted for an aggressive behavior and poor prognosis.

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Sanal et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0808ffa487c87a6a40b0c5https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.108796
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