Symptoms and Signs

Symptoms and Signs

In general, the most common symptom of rhabdomyosarcoma is a painless or painful mass. The tumor may be localized to one organ or spread to different organs.

Other symptoms of rhabdomyosarcoma are described below, depending on the site of tumor

• Nose or throat- Bleeding, congestion and swallowing problems can appear
• Brain - Neurological problems can affect the brain
• Eyes-  Bulging, swelling, vision impairment or pain
• Ears- Pain, swelling, hearing loss

• Vagina- Visibly protruding  vaginal tumors
• Bladder - Difficulty or poor control in urination or bowel movements. This symptom can occur with vaginal tumors too
• Muscle - Painful lump that is often mistaken for injury