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Orbital Rhabdomyosarcoma in Children Treatment in Germany - Best Hospitals, Doctors, Prices - Booking Health

Treatment of Orbital Rhabdomyosarcoma in Children in Germany

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Best children's hospitals and doctors for orbital rhabdomyosarcoma treatment in Germany

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnosis for orbital rhabdomyosarcoma
4507.57
Chemotherapy for orbital rhabdomyosarcoma (1 course)
12281.91
Radiotherapy for orbital rhabdomyosarcoma
14690.4
Surgical treatment of orbital rhabdomyosarcoma
23246.5
University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich
Germany, Munich

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Overall rating9.8 / 10
The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Germany, Frankfurt am Main

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

Overall rating10 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Germany, Dresden

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

Overall rating9.1 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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University Hospital Erlangen
Germany, Erlangen

University Hospital Erlangen

Overall rating9.1 / 10
According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf
Germany, Hamburg

University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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University Hospital Bonn
Germany, Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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University Hospital Würzburg
Germany, Würzburg

University Hospital Würzburg

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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University Hospital Muenster
Germany, Muenster

University Hospital Muenster

Overall rating9.8 / 10
According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Germany, Halle

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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University Hospital Jena
Germany, Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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University Hospital Marburg UKGM
Germany, Marburg

University Hospital Marburg UKGM

Overall rating8.6 / 10
The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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University Hospital Tuebingen
Germany, Tuebingen

University Hospital Tuebingen

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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University Hospital Heidelberg
Germany, Heidelberg

University Hospital Heidelberg

Overall rating9.8 / 10
According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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University Hospital Giessen UKGM
Germany, Giessen

University Hospital Giessen UKGM

Overall rating9.5 / 10
The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
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University Hospital Duesseldorf
Germany, Duesseldorf

University Hospital Duesseldorf

Overall rating9.5 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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University Hospital Ulm
Germany, Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.73571 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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Rhabdomyosarcoma is a tumor developing from muscle precursor cells. It is more common in children and rarer in adults. The most common localization of the neoplasm is the head and neck. In 7% of cases, rhabdomyosarcoma develops in orbit. As a rule, the disease can be cured completely. In Germany, most cases of rhabdomyosarcoma are cured with the preservation of the organ of vision. Doctors perform organ-preserving surgery, external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, and chemotherapy. After completing the main course of treatment, the patient can undergo plastic surgery to restore the integrity of the orbit and the appearance of the face, if required.

Content

  1. Diagnostics
  2. Principles of treatment
  3. Radiation therapy

To treat rhabdomyosarcoma, doctors carry out organ-preserving surgery, external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, and chemotherapy. The specialists can use various combinations of these methods, depending on the size of the tumor and its aggressiveness.

You can undergo treatment at the University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich, the University Hospital Erlangen, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main.

Please leave your request on the Booking Health website. We will fully arrange your trip and help you find the best clinic.

Diagnostics

 

Rhabdomyosarcoma of the orbit manifests itself with rapidly progressive exophthalmos (eyeball protrusion) and is sometimes disguised as inflammation. The tumor can develop in any part of the orbit and gradually displaces the eyeball.

The main diagnostic method is computed tomography. The images show a homogeneous formation with unclear contours. A biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis. The assessment of tumor spread involves an examination with the following methods:  

  • Chest CT
  • Abdominal ultrasound scanning
  • Retroperitoneal ultrasound or CT scanning
  • Soft tissue and bone scintigraphy
  • Bone marrow biopsy
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Enlarged lymph node biopsy

Principles of treatment

 

Surgical resection of the tumor can be performed in case of a resectable tumor, a low risk of a significant aesthetic defect, or vision loss.

The treatment plan is developed based on the results of the biopsy. According to its results, the risk group is specified.

More than 90% of patients with isolated orbital rhabdomyosarcoma are successfully cured in the best clinics in Germany. When performing organ-preserving interventions, doctors preserve the structures of the orbit as much as possible. The tumor is removed, within healthy tissues.

If the doctor considers that it is impossible to operate safely, then chemoradiotherapy is performed. This is an organ-sparing treatment option that allows the specialist to cure the disease with a low risk of recurrence and a low likelihood of side effects. The eyeball and visual function are preserved.

Radiation therapy

 

Radiation therapy can be used in the following cases:

  • As the main treatment, if surgery is unsafe
  • After partial removal of rhabdomyosarcoma of the orbit in children, to destroy the residual tumor
  • In case of the spread to other parts of the body – to relieve symptoms

Radiation therapy is usually combined with chemotherapy. These methods can be used sequentially. Initially, chemotherapy is used for 6-12 weeks, and then radiation therapy is performed. However, if the tumor has spread to the skull bones, brain, or spinal cord, then chemotherapy and radiation therapy are carried out simultaneously.

Some clinics in Germany use brachytherapy. This is contact radiation therapy. It involves placing radioactive material directly into the patient's eye socket. Although the procedure is invasive, it is safer than external beam irradiation, as it reduces radiation exposure to the brain, pituitary gland, and healthy eyes. Recurrences after brachytherapy are rare.

To undergo diagnostics and treatment of rhabdomyosarcoma of the orbit in Germany, you are welcome to use the Booking Health service. On our website, you can find out the cost of medical services. Compare how much is the price of treatment in different clinics in Germany in order to book a medical care program at favorable prices. The Booking Health specialists will help you choose a clinic and fully arrange your trip.

 

Authors: 

The article was edited by medical experts, board-certified doctors Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova and Dr. Sergey Pashchenko. For the treatment of the conditions referred to in the article, you must consult a doctor; the information in the article is not intended for self-medication!

 

Sources:

National Library of Medicine

MedicineNet

Verywell Health