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Askin tumor: Case report and literature review

Askin tumor is an uncommon malignant neoplasm of a neuroectodermic origin that arises from the soft tissues of the thoracopulmonary wall. Defined histologically by Askin and Rosai in 1979 as a malignant small round cell tumor. It is described within a group of malignant neoplasms with an aggressive...

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Main Authors: Cueto Ramos, Rubén Gerardo, Ponce Escobedo, Aurora Natalia, Montero Cantú, Carlos Alberto, Muñoz Maldonado, Gerardo Enrique, Ruiz Holguín, Eduardo, Viches Cisneros, Natalia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: UANL. Facultad de Medicina 2015
Subjects:
RB Patología
RD Cirugía
Online Access:http://eprints.uanl.mx/11688/1/S1665579616300138_S300_en.pdf
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Summary:Askin tumor is an uncommon malignant neoplasm of a neuroectodermic origin that arises from the soft tissues of the thoracopulmonary wall. Defined histologically by Askin and Rosai in 1979 as a malignant small round cell tumor. It is described within a group of malignant neoplasms with an aggressive behavior. The lack of clinical guides that establish a standardized management contributes to its poor prognosis and short overall survival. Once a primitive neuroectodermal tumor has been diagnosed, treatment will consist of a multimodal management.

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