Ovarian Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor: Are You Central or Peripheral?

Primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs) of the ovary are rare, highly aggressive neoplasms with fewer than 100 cases described. PNETs of the ovary can be classified as either peripheral or central types. The peripheral PNETs have small round cells with or without rosette formation, and the central...

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Published inInternational journal of gynecological pathology Vol. 41; no. 2; p. 203
Main Authors Bachert, Sara E, Baldwin, Lauren A, Dueber, Julie C, Piecoro, Dava W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2022
Subjects
Biomarkers, Tumor
Female
Humans
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive - diagnosis
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive, Peripheral - diagnosis
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive, Peripheral - pathology
Ovary - pathology
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Summary:Primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs) of the ovary are rare, highly aggressive neoplasms with fewer than 100 cases described. PNETs of the ovary can be classified as either peripheral or central types. The peripheral PNETs have small round cells with or without rosette formation, and the central PNETs can be further delineated based on the CNS tumor they morphologically resemble. We present a case of a central type ovarian PNET in a young female presenting with a pelvic mass and elevated serum tumor markers.
ISSN:1538-7151
DOI:10.1097/PGP.0000000000000789