title: Adult-type rhabdomyoma of the submandibular region.
abstract: Adult-type rhabdomyoma is a rare benign tumor which occurs mainly in the head and neck region of middle-aged patients. We present a case of rhabdomyoma of the submandibular region. Clinical and histologic features are discussed as well as differential diagnosis and proper treatment. Finally, all previous reports of adult rhabdomyoma cases are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: ENT Department of Tzanion General Hospital of Piraeus, Greece.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Balatsouras
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Eliopoulos
authors.forename: C N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Economou
mesh_terms: D002467:Cell Nucleus / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003593:Cytoplasm / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012207:Rhabdomyoma / Q000473:pathology; D013365:Submandibular Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D014617:Vacuoles / Q000648:ultrastructure