Guide To The Major Symptoms Of Rhabdomyosarcoma

Lump In The Affected Area

When an individual has rhabdomyosarcoma, a common symptom is the development of an abnormal lump in the affected area. An abnormal lump most often manifests in patients affected by rhabdomyosarcoma on one of their limbs. The lump of rhabdomyosarcoma in a patient typically does not cause them to experience pain and feels hard to the touch. Another part of the body that frequently exhibits lumps with rhabdomyosarcoma is the testicles and pelvis. The lump produced in rhabdomyosarcoma does not shrink or reduce in size without treatment and may grow to a large size rather quickly. Rhabdomyosarcomas feel similar to swollen lymph nodes but can be distinguished by the length of time they persist. A lump closer to an individual's skin caused by rhabdomyosarcoma is easier to detect and makes it easier to perform a tissue biopsy on the tumor. Rhabdomyosarcoma within close proximity to a patient's skin also provides a better opportunity for surgical excision than a tumor located deeper in the body tissues.