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A Case of Rapidly Progressive Unilateral Proptosis in a Child

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Title:  A Case of Rapidly Progressive Unilateral Proptosis in a Child
Author:  Rachel Epstein
Date:  05/01/2013
Keywords/Main Subjects: Rhabdomyosarcoma; Proptosis; Orbital tumor; Progressive proptosis; Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma; Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma;
Secondary CORE Category:  Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus / Orbital Disorders 
Diagnosis: Rhabdomyosarcoma
Brief Description:  This is a case of a child who presented with rapidly progressive, painless, unilateral edema and proptosis. A differential diagnosis is discussed. Rhabdomyosarcoma is discussed in detail, including diagnostic criteria, histopathology, treatment, and prognosis.
Format: .mp4
Series: Moran Eye Center Grand Rounds 2013
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Identifier: Moran_CORE_15235
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