A fast-growing, painless, solid scrotal mass.
The history and physical examination of an adolescent male are critical to early detection of scrotal abnormalities. Although rare, paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma grows quickly and can be life-threatening. This article focuses on the importance of prompt recognition, diagnosis, and appropriate management of paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma in an adolescent.
The authors practice in the Department of Urology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. They have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Abbey
A
Franklin
Brian
B
VanderBrink
William R
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DeFoor
D000293:Adolescent; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003609:Dactinomycin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005834:Genital Neoplasms, Male / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008198:Lymph Nodes; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy; D011878:Radiotherapy; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D018233:Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014750:Vincristine / Q000008:administration & dosage
D003609:Dactinomycin; D014750:Vincristine; D003520:Cyclophosphamide