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Paratesticular desmoplastic small round cell tumors: A case report and review of the literature

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSCRT) is a rare malignancy most often seen in the abdomen or pelvis of young men. Unfortunately, this disease is usually metastatic at diagnosis and has dismal outcomes. We describe a case of isolated paratesticular DSCRT in a 14-year-old male successfully treated with surgical resection, chemotherapy, and adjuvant radiation, and we present a review of the relevant literature. It appears that isolated, paratesticular DSCRTs have a markedly better outcome than the classic abdominal or pelvic location. We hypothesize that this is due to earlier detection and the relative ease of surgical resection.

Source: Pediatric Blood & Cancer

DOI: 10.1002/pbc.26631

Authors: Laura Sedig, James Geiger, Rajen Mody, Rama Jasty‐Rao

Institutions: University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2615823012

FWCI: 1.357

Cites: 22

Cited by: 23

Related to: 10