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Ewing Sarcoma of the Kidney: A Rare Entity

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Ewing sarcoma and primitive peripheral neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) are high-grade malignant tumors typically found in children and adolescents. These tumors belong to the family of small round cell tumors and are of neuroectodermal origin. Primary Ewing sarcoma of the kidney is rare and because of that is an infrequent differential diagnosis in urologic malignancies. Renal PNET mostly presents with nonspecific symptoms such as hematuria and abdominal pain. The imaging findings are uncharacteristic. The diagnosis is based on the histology, immunohistochemistry, and molecular pathologic findings. Once PNET has been diagnosed, multimodal treatment is indicated. Despite all treatment options, the prognosis of those with metastatic disease is poor.

Source: Case Reports in Radiology

DOI: 10.1155/2014/283902

Authors: Maria Fernanda Arruda Almeida, Madhavi Patnana, Brinda Rao Korivi, Neda Kalhor, Leonardo Marcal

Institutions: AC Camargo Hospital, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790