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Published in: International Urology and Nephrology 1/2009

01-03-2009 | Urology - Review

Ewing’s sarcoma of the urogenital tract

Authors: Amr Al-Najar, Markus Siggelkow, Carsten Maik Naumann, Moritz Franz Hamann, Peter-Klaus Jünemann, Christof van der Horst

Published in: International Urology and Nephrology | Issue 1/2009

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Abstract

This article reviews the current available information on Ewing’s sarcoma of the urogenital tract, focusing on the presentation, diagnosis, and therapeutic management of this uncommon entity. Because of the rapid local growth of these tumors, an immediate decision for treatment initiation is mandatory. The classical presentation depends mainly on the site of involvement of these tumors, involving a palpable mass, hematuria, and pain. No specific diagnostic imaging is available to date, and the only diagnostic method remains histological examination in combination with immunohistochemistry. Treatment involves primary surgical resection of all tumor tissues followed by adjuvant multi-agent chemotherapy. Overall survival is poor, although a 13-year survival has been reached in one case.
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Metadata
Title
Ewing’s sarcoma of the urogenital tract
Authors
Amr Al-Najar
Markus Siggelkow
Carsten Maik Naumann
Moritz Franz Hamann
Peter-Klaus Jünemann
Christof van der Horst
Publication date
01-03-2009
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
International Urology and Nephrology / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 0301-1623
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2584
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-008-9415-y

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