Congenital primary primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the orbit in a newborn

Congenital primary primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the orbit in a newborn

Introduction: Primitive neuroectodermal tumors arise from the progenitor cells of the neural crest, in the central nervous system or other peripheral locations. Case presentation: We report a rare case of a congenital malignant tumor, diagnosed as a primary orbital primitive neuroectodermal tumor on...

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Published in:European journal of ophthalmology Vol. 32; no. 3; pp. NP23 - NP27
Main Authors: Kasturi, Nirupama, Sarkar, Sandip, Gokhale, Tanmay, Kaliaperumal, Subashini, Ch Toi, Pampa, Ramamoorthy, Jaikumar Govindaswamy, Peruri, Guru Prasad
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01-05-2022
Subjects:
Ewing sarcoma
newborn
round cell tumor
Primary primitive neuroectodermal tumor
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Summary:Introduction: Primitive neuroectodermal tumors arise from the progenitor cells of the neural crest, in the central nervous system or other peripheral locations. Case presentation: We report a rare case of a congenital malignant tumor, diagnosed as a primary orbital primitive neuroectodermal tumor on histopathological examination. Conclusion: Multidisciplinary management with adjuvant chemotherapy needed for the management of these cases.
ISSN:1120-6721
1724-6016
DOI:10.1177/1120672121991047