A Rare Case of Uterine Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma in a Postmenopausal Woman

This report describes a rare presentation of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (ERMS) in a 76-year-old postmenopausal woman who presented with several months of unreported vaginal bleeding followed by obstructive urinary symptoms. Imaging revealed a large uterine mass, and biopsy with immunohistochemical staining confirmed ERMS characterized by high-grade histopathologic features. Given her advanced age, comorbidities, poor functional status, and extensive tumor burden, the patient opted for palliative care focused on comfort and quality of life. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges, aggressive nature, and poor prognosis associated with adult ERMS. It reinforces the importance of promptly evaluating postmenopausal bleeding and raising clinician awareness to facilitate earlier diagnosis and improve outcomes in elderly patients.

Authors

Publication Details

Journal
Cureus
Published
2026-03-04
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104672
Primary Topic
Uterine Myomas and Treatments
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

A Rare Case of Uterine Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma in a Postmenopausal Woman

Nicole Long, Satvika Nimmagadda
Cureus
Uterine Myomas and Treatments
article

A Rare Case of Uterine Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma in a Postmenopausal Woman

Nicole Long, Satvika Nimmagadda
article en

Abstract

This report describes a rare presentation of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (ERMS) in a 76-year-old postmenopausal woman who presented with several months of unreported vaginal bleeding followed by obstructive urinary symptoms. Imaging revealed a large uterine mass, and biopsy with immunohistochemical staining confirmed ERMS characterized by high-grade histopathologic features. Given her advanced age, comorbidities, poor functional status, and extensive tumor burden, the patient opted for palliative care focused on comfort and quality of life. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges, aggressive nature, and poor prognosis associated with adult ERMS. It reinforces the importance of promptly evaluating postmenopausal bleeding and raising clinician awareness to facilitate earlier diagnosis and improve outcomes in elderly patients.

Cureus
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 33%
Uterine Myomas and Treatments
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.