- Rhabdomyoma
A rhabdomyoma is a
benign tumor ofstriated muscle . Cardiac rhabdomyomas occur most frequently in infants and young children and have an association withtuberous sclerosis .It is most commonly associated with the
tongue andheart , but can also occur in other locations.The
malignant form of rhabdomyoma is calledrhabdomyosarcoma .External links
* humpath [http://www.humpath.com/spip.php?page=article&id_article=4562 #4562] (Pathology images)
* [http://www.maxillofacialcenter.com/BondBook/softtissue/rhabdomyoma.html Overview]
* [http://www.sos.se/smkh/2002-110-8/2002-110-8.htm Swedish National Board of Health]
* [http://www.biomedicom.com/graphics/images/OB/FetalHeart/hrt_64_rhabdomyoma-medium.jpgImage in fetus]
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