Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common primary orbital malignant tumor in children. Orbital lesions represent about 10 % of all the cases of rhabdomyosarcoma. Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare cause of proptosis in adults. Objective: To report a case of primary orbital rhabdomyosarcoma in a 45-year-old female. Design: Interventional case report. The main outcome measures are a rare cause of proptosis in an adult, discussion on treatment options and prognosis of rhabdomyosarcoma. Result: The patient

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... ent total orbital exenteration and was referred for radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Conclusion: Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare cause of proptosis in adults. It should be suspected in a case of rapidly-progressive proptosis in adults. Lavaju P et al Nep J Oph 2010;2(3):64-67 Rhabdomyosarcoma in an adult Lavaju P et al Nep J Oph 2010;2(3):64-67 Rhabdomyosarcoma in an adult Source of support: nil. Conflict of interest: none Lavaju P et al Nep J Oph 2010;2(3):64-67 Rhabdomyosarcoma in an adult