Askin tumour: A rare thoracopulmonary tumour in adults.
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Askin tumour, a primitive neuroectodermal tumour of the thoracopulmonary region, is a rare tumour presenting in childhood. Its presentation in adults is rare. We report a case of an Askin tumour in an adult patient who presented to us with worsening breathlessness and vague chest pain. Investigations including immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis of Askin tumour.
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Main subject:
Pleura
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Pleural Neoplasms
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Sarcoma, Ewing
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Biopsy
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Bone Neoplasms
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Humans
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Male
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Outcome
Language:
En
Year:
2013
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Article