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Rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate with bladder and urethral infiltration: A case report

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Rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate is rarely found in adults compared to rhabdomyosarcoma in other body regions. In early stage of the tumor, the symptoms are similar to other genitourinary problems,… Click to show full abstract

Rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate is rarely found in adults compared to rhabdomyosarcoma in other body regions. In early stage of the tumor, the symptoms are similar to other genitourinary problems, such as dysuria, urinary retention, lower abdominal pain and prostate enlargement. This condition often leads to misdiagnosis and treatment delay because of the tumor's rapid growth. Asides from the histopathological examination, imaging had an important role in determining the diagnosis. MRI is very useful and more preferred than other imaging modalities in determining the diagnosis.

Keywords: urethral infiltration; bladder urethral; case; rhabdomyosarcoma prostate; rhabdomyosarcoma; prostate bladder

Journal Title: Urology Case Reports
Year Published: 2020

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