Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the ampulla of Vater in early childhood: report of a case and review of literature.
Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the ampullary region is a very rare childhood tumor (2 reported cases), and herein we describe a child presenting with obstructive jaundice at early age owing to such tumor in the ampullary region. Successful management with multidisciplinary approach is discussed with reference to the literature.
Perera
M Thamara P R
MT
Liver Unit, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK. tam-per@hotmail.com
McKiernan
Patrick J
PJ
Brundler
Marie-Anne
MA
Hobin
David A
DA
Mayer
David A
DA
Mirza
Darius F
DF
Sharif
Khalid
K
D014670:Ampulla of Vater; D003138:Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D018233:Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery