IngentaConnect Primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the uterus: a case report

Authors: MITTAL; SUMANA¹; GUPTA^{1, 1}

Source: International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, Volume 17, Number 2, March/April 2007 , pp. 524-527(4)

Abstract:

Mittal S, Sumana G, Gupta M, Gupta B. Primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the uterus: a case report. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2007;17:524-527.

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 15^th 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.

Keywords: chemotherapy; primitive neuroectodermal tumor; uterus

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1438.2007.00792.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

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