Authors : M. Guezar; M. Yessoufou; A. Attolou; K. Oulabbes; F-Z. Farhane; Z. Alami; T. Bouhafa; K. Hassouni
Volume/Issue : Volume 6 - 2021, Issue 5 - May
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Rhabdomyosarcoma is an extremely aggressive
malignant tumor that rarely occurs in adults. Its orbital
location represents only 9% of all head and neck injuries.
We report the clinical case of an orbital
rhabdomyosarcoma in adults. Observation: This is a 23
year old adult; of Moroccan nationality, which had
presented a right exophthalmia of progressive evolution
with cervical lymphadenopathy. The clinical examination
had objectified a right exophthalmia and upper internal
jugular lymphadenopathy; the rest of the clinical
examination was without particularity. Computed
tomography revealed a right intra-orbital tumor process.
Histological analysis revealed an embryonic
rhabdomyosarcoma with lymph node metastases. The
combination of ifosfamide, vincristine and actinomycin
chemotherapy and 66 Gy orbital radiation therapy using
the intensity modulation technique (IMRT) resulted in
complete remission with a 6-month setback. Conclusion:
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare tumor. Early management
improves the prognosis of life and function
Keywords : Rhabdomyosarcoma, Orbital Tumor, Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy