Abstract
Lower genitourinary tract rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children. Recurrence is common but usually occurs at the original site. A case of a young boy with recurrent rhabdomyosarcoma at an unusual site (glans penis) is presented.
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Montgomery, D.A., Azmy, A.F. Rhabdomyosarcoma relapse in an unusual site. Ped Surgery Int 21, 555–556 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-004-1358-5
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