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Askin Tumour on Tc-99m MDP Bone Scan

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Askin tumour is a rare primitive neuroectodermal tumour of the chest wall belonging to Ewing family of tumours. It is diagnosed on histopathology and imaged with CT and MRI. Typical symptoms include pain, dyspnoea and weight loss. Generally has an aggressive course and is often misdiagnosed as other blue cell tumours. Standard treatment is multidisciplinary; combining chemotherapy with surgery and/or radiotherapy. Here we present a few cases of Askin tumour imaging seen on Tc-99m MDP bone scan.

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.25-96

Authors: Mariyam Waseem, Fatima Yousaf, Aamna Hassan, Ahmad Quraishy

Institution: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650