Sarcoma botryoides

Overview

An aggressive form of cancer that arises from embryonic muscle cells. The tumor resembles a bunch of grapes and tends to occur in the genitourinary tract. Common locations are the cervix, vagina and bladder and very rare cases can occur in the bile duct or the soft tissues of the head and neck. It occurs most often in female infants and young children. Symptoms will vary depending on the exact location of the tumor

Symptoms

* Vaginal tumor * Cervical tumor * Bladder tumor * Vaginal bleeding * Urination difficulty * Blood in urine * Fever * Abdominal distension - bile duct tumor * Jaundice - bile duct tumor

Diagnosis

* Colon & Rectal Cancer: Home Testing * Home Colorectal Cancer Tests * Home Fecal Occult Bleeding Tests

Treatment

The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Sarcoma botryoides includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans. * Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy