Two Cases of Adolescents with Paratesticular Rhabdomyosarcoma Inadequately Treated: The Problem of Referral

作者:Ferrari Andrea*; Meazza Cristina; de Pava Marco Vajna; Clerici Carlo Alfredo; Casanova Michela
来源:Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, 2011, 1(3): 152-154.
DOI:10.1089/jayao.2011.0016

摘要

This paper reports on two cases of adolescents with paratesticular embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma completely resected at diagnosis (a pediatric disease potentially curable in more than 90% of cases) and treated at adult facilities with a strategy used for adult soft tissue sarcomas. The final outcome of the two patients was dismal after they received a treatment inconsistent with pediatric protocols. The cases reported here give us a chance to turn the spotlight on a crucial issue-the referral of adolescents with pediatric-type tumors and their access to experienced centers and clinical trials.

  • 出版日期2011-9