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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Veröffentlicht in: | European journal of ophthalmology 2022-05, Vol.32 (3), p.NP23-NP27 |
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Sprache: | eng |
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Zusammenfassung: | 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. |
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ISSN: | 1120-6721 1724-6016 |
DOI: | 10.1177/1120672121991047 |