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Primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the uterus: a case report
  1. S. Mittal,
  2. G. Sumana,
  3. M. Gupta and
  4. B. Gupta
  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
  1. Address correspondence and reprint requests to: S. Mittal, MD, FRCOG, Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110029, India. Email: suneeta_mittal{at}yahoo.com

Abstract

Peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor is a rare group of tumors belonging to the Ewing's family of tumors. The female genital tract is a rare site of origin and to date there are 14 reported cases in the literature. We hereby report the 15th case of uterine primitive neuroectodermal tumor in a 24-year-old multipara in the reproductive age group. A 24-year-old multipara presented with pain and mass abdomen. Physical examination revealed a pelvic mass enlarged to 20 weeks size gravid uterus, fixed, tender and hard, occupying the whole pelvis. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a large mass posterior to the uterus. She underwent panhysterectomy and debulking of the tumor. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis. She developed recurrence of the tumor within a month and is now on chemotherapy.

  • chemotherapy
  • primitive neuroectodermal tumor
  • uterus

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