orbital rhabdomyosarcoma

orbital rhabdomyosarcoma
rhabdomyosarcoma in the orbit and surrounding structures, usually superior to the globe; the most common types are embryonal and alveolar. It may affect patients of any age and is the most common primary malignant orbital tumor in children.

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