Askin tumour: A rare thoracopulmonary tumour in adults.
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2013-10
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Askin tumour, a primitive neuroectodermal tumour of the thoracopulmonary region, is a rare tumour presenting in
childhood. Its presentation in adults is rare. We report a case of an Askin tumour in an adult patient who presented to us
with worsening breathlessness and vague chest pain. Investigations including immunohistochemistry confirmed the
diagnosis of Askin tumour.
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Askin, Primitive neuroectodermal tumour, Thoracopulmonary
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Sikri Vikas, Sobti Sanjay. Askin tumour: A rare thoracopulmonary tumour in adults. The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences, 2013 Oct; 55(4): 233-235.