ijcmcr International Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Reports 2834-250X International Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Reports Case report Case Report on Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma in a 7-Year-Old Male Child Labhane Abhir Shrimati Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India Dodke Asmita Department of Paediatric Nursing, Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India Meshram Priyanka Department of Mental Health Nursing, Shrimati Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India Warghane Roshni Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Sawangi (M), Wardha, India Meshram Khushbu Department of Child Health Nursing, Shrimati Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India 16 01 2026 7 2 23122025 08012026 © 2026 The Author(s). Published by International Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Reports. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY 4.0).

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare and aggressive soft-tissue tumor that starts in skeletal muscle cells. It mainly affects children. Early diagnosis and treatment improve survival rates. We report the case of a 7-year-old boy with embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma who showed a progressively enlarging chest wall swelling and was treated with chemotherapy, followed by surgery. Imaging studies, biopsy, and a PET scan confirmed malignant cells. The child responded well to chemotherapy and was referred for ongoing treatment. This case emphasises the need for early detection, correct diagnosis, and teamwork in treating paediatric soft tissue sarcomas.

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