Pediatric Sinonasal Rhabdomyosarcoma Presented as Squint: A Case Report and Literature Review

Cureus. 2021 Oct 6;13(10):e18548. doi: 10.7759/cureus.18548. eCollection 2021 Oct.

Abstract

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is the most common soft-tissue tumor in children, frequently affecting the nose, nasopharynx, and paranasal sinuses. RMS of this sinonasal region manifests with non-specific nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, or upper airway infection. Associated ocular symptoms are rare. We describe a young girl who presented with acute onset squint secondary to sinonasal RMS. Imaging showed an aggressive sinonasal tumor with oropharyngeal, intraorbital, and intracranial extension. Histopathological findings were consistent with a diagnosis of rhabdomyosarcoma, embryonal type. The patient deteriorated rapidly due to disease complications. We provide a literature review of pediatric sinonasal RMS with various manifestations.

Keywords: parameningeal; pediatric tumor; rhabdomyosarcoma; rms; sinonasal tumor; squint.

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  • Case Reports