Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Conjunctiva: A Case Report

Doi: 10.36351/pjo.v42i3.2301

Abstract

Rhabdomyosarcoma is an uncommon, rapidly growing soft-tissue sarcoma that primarily affects the paediatric population. The most common sites of involvement are the head, neck, and orbit. Conjunctival involvement is rare. We report a 9-year-old boy who presented with a conjunctival lesion in his right eye. The lesion was surgically removed, and histopathological examination of the excisional biopsy specimen confirmed embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. The patient subsequently received systemic chemotherapy locally and abroad. At 24 months follow-up, he showed good clinical recovery with scar tissue formation at the excision site and no evidence of recurrence. This case highlights the importance of considering rhabdomyosarcoma in the differential diagnosis of atypical conjunctival lesions in children, as prompt diagnosis and treatment may improve prognosis.