Primary pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma of the adrenal gland in an adult: A case report

Wang,Chao‑Jun; Li,Jun; Qin,Jie

doi:10.3892/ol.2013.1674

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Primary pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma of the adrenal gland in an adult: A case report

Authors:
- Chao‑Jun Wang
- Jun Li
- Jie Qin
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Affiliations: Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China, Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
Pages: 137-139
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Published online on: November 11, 2013

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Abstract

A 61‑year‑old female was referred to The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University (Hangzhou, China) due to a right adrenal tumor. A pre‑operative transcutaneous ﬁne‑needle aspiration biopsy and right adrenalectomy were performed, and pathological analysis resulted in the diagnosis of pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS). Primary pleomorphic RMS of the adrenal gland in an adult is a rare condition. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of pleomorphic RMS of the adrenal gland in an adult diagnosed by light microscopy and immunohistochemical stains.

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Oncology Reports

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Medicine International

Primary pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma of the adrenal gland in an adult: A case report

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