[Orbital primitive neuroectodermal tumor with intracranial extension. A case report]

J Fr Ophtalmol. 2005 Nov;28(9):982. doi: 10.1016/s0181-5512(05)81126-x.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) of the orbit is rare. We present a case of a young patient with orbital PNET extending to the endo-crane and sinuses, which had been treated 10 years before with the diagnosis of rhabdomyosarcoma. The diagnosis was corrected with immunohistochemistry. Through this observation, we discuss the clinical aspects, the diagnosis difficulties, and the therapeutic options of this rare affection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Brain Neoplasms / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive, Peripheral / diagnosis*
  • Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive, Peripheral / therapy
  • Orbital Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Orbital Neoplasms / therapy