What age is an embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma typically present Correct Ans-kids <5years
old
what is the other name for an embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma Correct Ans-sarcoma
botryides
what are the classic cells found in an embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma Correct Ans-
rhabddomyoblasts
describe rhabdomyoblasts Correct Ans-cells with *cytoplasmic cross-striations* and
positive staining for *desmin* and *myogenin*
What is desmin? Correct Ans-intermediate filament in muscle cells
What is myogenin Correct Ans-nuclear transcription factor in immature skeletal muscle
fibers
Where does vaginal carcinoma arise from? Correct Ans-squamous epithelium lining the
vaginal mucosa
What is vaginal carcinoma related too? Correct Ans-exposure to high risk HPV (16, 18, 31,
33)