Editorial comment

One of the challenges faced when treating a child with genitourinary rhabdomyosarcoma is what to do when a residual mass remains after organ sparring treatment. The authors present an interesting case which exemplifies the dilemma. The answer to this question is simplified for when the residual mass is associated with pain, is growing or impairs organ function, providing a rational for excision. When this is not the case concern centers around residual disease and recurrence. Today the post-treatment finding of mature rhabdomyoblasts is not a reason for exenterative surgery, however some point bear mentioning.
Source: Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research