Sarcoma botryoides

The Sarcoma botryoides (synonym Traubensarkom ) is a rare, extremely malignant tumor, which occurs mainly in the urinary tract, as well as the vagina, cervix, biliary tract, sinuses and nasopharynx. In the urinary tract, it occurs as embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. In the genital area is a mixed tumor of pluripotent epithelium, which can be easily confused due to its grape-like growth with benign Zervixpolypen and manifests itself mainly by vaginal bleeding. It may contain striated muscle fibers. The highest incidence is found in children under six years. A characteristic feature is in addition to a strong tendency to grow and the very high tendency to relapse. The treatment includes not only the operation, the combined radio - chemotherapy. Because of the very rapid growth, the prognosis is extremely unfavorable.