Rhabdomyosarcoma of the head and neck: an update.
Aggressive and multidisciplinary therapy has resulted in the cure of at least half the cases of rhabdomyosarcoma. The author reviews the clinical features of the disease and covers diagnosis as well. The article discusses in detail the improved treatment protocols that have led to increased survival rates.
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Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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