RHABDOMYOSARCOMA THE ENIGMATIC SOFT TISSUE SARCOMA OF CHILDHOOD: A CASE REPORT WITH DIAGNOSTIC INSIGHTS

Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma(ERMS) is a rare,aggressive malignancyoriginating from skeletal muscle progenitors.This case report describes a unique presentation of ERMS in an 8-year-old girlwho reported with a rapidly progressing swelling on the right side of her face of one-week duration, initially suspected to be due to trauma. An intraoral swelling on the right side of hard palate region with pathological mobility of the molar teeth was noted. A comprehensive diagnostic workup,including imaging and biopsy, was done.Histopathological evaluation revealed the characteristic features of ERMS of the hard palate.Early diagnosis is critical in reducing the mortality rate of rhabdomyosarcoma. Individuals with delayed diagnosis were found to have a higher incidence of advanced-stage cancers and increasingly poor outcomes. This report discusses the importance of early recognition and accurate diagnosis in improving clinical outcomes.