Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (sarcoma botryoides)
Chapter: 18
A rare malignant vaginal neoplasm occurring exclusively in infants and young children, composed of primitive embryonal rhabdomyoblasts. It presents as confluent polypoid masses resembling a bunch of grapes, protruding from the vagina. The tumor has a good prognosis with only conservative surgery followed by chemotherapy.
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