Askin tumor: a malignant small cell tumor.
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2000-11-24
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Malignant tumours of the chest wall are rare in the pediatric age group. Askin tumour, a primitive neuroectodermal tumour with aggressive nature, is extremely rare. Clinico-pathological features make it quite distinct from Ewing's sarcoma. Aggressive nature of the tumour results in short clinical presentation of the patient. Diagnosis of Askin tumour is mainly by histo-pathology. Imaging modalities play only a complimentary role. We present a case diagnosed to have this rare malignant tumour in the thoraco-pulmonary area in a child.
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Aggarwal M, Lakhhar B, Aggarwal BK, Anugu R. Askin tumor: a malignant small cell tumor. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2000 Nov; 67(11): 853-5