Spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma

MONDO:0002581

An uncommon variant of rhabdomyosarcoma characterized by the presence of whorls of spindle cells forming a storiform pattern. In children it usually arises in the paratesticular region. In adults it usually arises from the deep soft tissues in the head and neck.

Also known as: spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma (morphologic abnormality), SCRMS

2827 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma itself.

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↑ Rhabdomyosarcoma (114) ↑ Spindle cell sarcoma (13)

Sub-types of Spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma

Including sub-types (2827) Tagged with Spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma (3)

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Could less chemo be enough for some kids with rhabdomyosarcoma?

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This phase 3 trial is for children and young adults with newly diagnosed, low-risk rhabdomyosarcoma, a soft tissue cancer. It tests whether a shorter course of two chemotherapy drugs (vincristine and dactinomycin) can maintain high cure rates while reducing treatment burden for v…

Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC

Spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma

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Could less chemo be enough for some kids with rhabdomyosarcoma?