%0 Journal Article %T Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma - A Mimicker of Squamosal Otitis Media %J Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology %I Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) %Z 2251-7251 %A Bhandarkar, Ajay %A Menon, Architha %A Kudva, Ranjini %A Pujary, Kailesh %D 2020 %\ 01/01/2020 %V 32 %N 1 %P 57-61 %! Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma - A Mimicker of Squamosal Otitis Media %K rhabdomyosarcoma %K chemotherapy %K Radiotherapy %K Acute facial paralysis %K Pediatric %K Temporal bone %R 10.22038/ijorl.2019.38807.2280 %X Introduction:Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most frequently occurring intrusive soft tissue sarcoma in the pediatric age group. Orbit is the most common location for a pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma, but it can occur in the oral cavity, pharynx, face and neck in the descending order of incidence. Rhabdomyosarcoma in the ear is extremely rare. Case Report:A 5-year-old girl presented to the outpatient department of our tertiary care hospital with complaints of foul smelling, non-blood stained right ear discharge of one-month duration and deviation of angle of mouth to the left side of acute onset. Investigations revealed a diagnosis of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. Multimodal therapy was carried out, and the child was rendered disease-free after two years. Conclusion:Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the head and neck mimics chronic otitis media. Early diagnosis is essential to deliver prompt treatment and prevent locoregional spread and metastasis. %U https://ijorl.mums.ac.ir/article_14270_73506ffde0b198209fa1da2eaa86b66a.pdf