Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10903223 | Cancer/Radiothérapie | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Rhabdomyosarcoma of the salivary glands is rare. Tumours develop mostly in children and young patients but can be diagnosed in older people. We report three new cases in women 7, 14 and 75Â years old. Tumefaction of the parotid region and facial paralysis were the principle clinical symptoms. Two patients underwent a total parotidectomy and radiotherapy. The third patient had a locally advanced tumour and received chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy. Loco-regional recurrence was observed in all cases and median survival was 12Â months. Rhabdomyosarcoma of the salivary glands is locally aggressive. Treatments include surgery and radiotherapy. The role of chemotherapy remains to be discussed.
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Authors
H. BenJelloun, H Jouhadi, A. Maazouzi, N. Benchakroun, A. Acharki, N. Tawfiq, S. Sahraoui, A. Benider,