Rhabdomyosarcoma Symptoms
Symptoms of rhabdomyosarcoma depend on the location of the tumor:
- Eye orbit: bulging, protruding eyeball
- Nasal passages: nosebleeds, congestion, bloody mucus
- Bladder: blood in the urine, difficulty urinating
- Vagina: grapelike lumps protruding from the vagina (botryoid RMS), vaginal bleeding
- Testicles: noticeable lump or swelling on one side, often painless
- Arms, legs or trunk: swelling or lump similar to that of normal injuries
- Pelvis: constipation, pain or vomiting
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Treatment at MD Anderson
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