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01-09-2015 | Case Report

Locally Advanced Askin’s Tumour in a Child—a Rare Case Report and Review of the Literature

Authors: L. Purnima Devi, Ritesh Kumar, Jyoti Prasad Kalita, Yookarin Khonglah, Akash Handique

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 3/2015

Abstract

Askin’s tumor is a primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) developing from the soft tissues of the chest wall and mainly occur in children and adolescents. The management approach is complex and requires a multidisciplinary team. We report a case of locally advanced Askin’s tumour in a child because of its rarity and also to highlight the importance of keeping the possibility of PNET tumours in mind while dealing with cases of chest wall tumour in children.

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Title: Locally Advanced Askin’s Tumour in a Child—a Rare Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: L. Purnima Devi
Ritesh Kumar
Jyoti Prasad Kalita
Yookarin Khonglah
Akash Handique
Publication date: 01-09-2015
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 3/2015
Print ISSN: 0975-7651
Electronic ISSN: 0976-6952
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-015-0422-z

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