Sarcoma botyroides in vagina is seen in which age-: (A) Less than 8vrs, (B) 8-16yrs, (C) 16-24yrs, (D) > 24yrs
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Less than 8 yrs Sarcoma botvroides (Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma)o Special type of mixed mesodermal tumour commonly arising from cervix, rarely from vagina & uterus,o Usually arises before the age of 8 yrs.o Presents with blood stained watery vaginal discharge, anemia & cachexia,o Vaginal examination show-s pinkish grape like, polypoidal soft growth,o Diagnosis is done by histopathology.o Treatment options are intravenous VAC (vincristine, actinomycin-d, cyclophosphamide), local resection & radiation.