Askin's Tumor in the Chest Wall-a Rare Clinical Entity and Review of Literature

Indian J Surg Oncol. 2024 Jun;15(2):409-413. doi: 10.1007/s13193-024-01921-1. Epub 2024 Mar 11.

Abstract

Askin tumors are the rare malignancy of neuroectodermal origin of the thoracic wall. Its prevalence is more in younger age group who present with vague symptoms leading to delayed diagnosis. We hereby present a case report of complex management of large chest wall tumor in a young boy and review the literature of this entity.

Keywords: IHC (immunohistochemistry); NACT (neoadjuvant chemotherapy); OS (overall survival); POD (postoperative day); SE/PPNETS (Ewing’s sarcoma/peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor); SUV (standard uptake value).

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  • Review