Endoscopic Ultrasound Diagnosis of Perianal Rhabdomyosarcoma
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Endoscopic ultrasound, Rhabdomyosarcomas, Perianal, DiagnosisAbstract
Adult primary perianal rhabdomyosarcomas are extremely rare. Therefore, diagnosis can become a challenge. Here we report our experience in diagnosing primary perianal rhabdomyosarcoma by Endoscopic Ultrasound Scan (EUS) and Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA).
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