Obafemi Awolowo University publishes research in rhabdomyosarcoma.(Report)

Cancer Weekly | May 19, 2009 | Copyright

"Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a malignant soft tissue neoplasm, with varying degrees of striated muscle cell differentiation and a relative predilection for the head and neck region. The objectives of this study were to determine the clinical and histological pattern of RMS, to assess the sociodemographic profile of reported RMS cases, and to highlight the management challenges and Outcomes of these cases in a country lacking resources such as Nigeria," scientists in Nigeria report (see also Rhabdomyosarcoma).

"Patients diagnosed with RMS, based on clinical and ...

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