Primitive neuroectodermal tumor presenting as a presacral mass: A rare case report with review of literature

Primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs) are a group of highly malignant small round cell tumor (SRCT) of neuroectodermal origin. They exhibit a great diversity in their clinical manifestations and pathologic similarities with other SRCTs. PNET commonly occurs in the central nervous system, head and...

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Published inIndian journal of pathology & microbiology Vol. 60; no. 2; pp. 250 - 252
Main Authors Bhadarge, Pradnya S, Datar, Sonali S, Umap, Pradeep S, Shrivastava, Alok C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.04.2017
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects
Abdominal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Abdominal Neoplasms - pathology
Abdominal Neoplasms - surgery
Aged
Biomarkers, Tumor - analysis
Diagnosis
Female
Histochemistry
Histocytochemistry
Histopathology
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Laparotomy
Microscopy
Neuroectodermal tumors
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive - diagnosis
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive - pathology
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive - surgery
presacral mass
primitive neuroectodermal tumor
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Summary:Primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs) are a group of highly malignant small round cell tumor (SRCT) of neuroectodermal origin. They exhibit a great diversity in their clinical manifestations and pathologic similarities with other SRCTs. PNET commonly occurs in the central nervous system, head and neck region, paravertebral region, pelvis, and lower extremities. PNET presenting as a presacral mass is very rare. We present a case of 65-year-old female patient presented with a mass in the abdomen. Exploratory laparotomy with excision of mass was carried out. Histopathology revealed the diagnosis of PNET. The rarity of PNET at presacral region prompted the description of this case.
ISSN:0377-4929
0974-5130
DOI:10.4103/IJPM.IJPM_445_16