Uterine primitive neuroectodermal tumor: a case report

Background Primitive neuroectodermal tumors of uterus (PNET) are extremely rare in tumors of the female genital system and therefore there is no sufficient information about their diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Case The case is a 32-year-old, operated in emergency conditions due to intra-abdom...

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Published in:Archives of gynecology and obstetrics 2009-02, Vol.279 (2), p.259-261
Main Authors: Celik, Husnu, Gurates, Bilgin, Karaoğlu, Aziz, Yavuz, Adem, Dagli, Ferda, Ozercan, Resat
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Appendectomy
Case Report
Case reports
Endocrinology
Female
Gynecology
Hemorrhage
Human Genetics
Humans
Hysterectomy
Immunohistochemistry
Lymph Node Excision
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Myometrium
Neoplasm Staging
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive - diagnosis
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive - pathology
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive - surgery
Obstetrics/Perinatology/Midwifery
Omentum - surgery
Ovariectomy
Tumors
Uterine Neoplasms - diagnosis
Uterine Neoplasms - pathology
Uterine Neoplasms - surgery
Uterine Rupture
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Summary:Background Primitive neuroectodermal tumors of uterus (PNET) are extremely rare in tumors of the female genital system and therefore there is no sufficient information about their diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Case The case is a 32-year-old, operated in emergency conditions due to intra-abdominal hemorrhage, and discusses our diagnosis and treatment approaches in the light of literature data. Conclusion To the best of our knowledge, this is first report of uterine PNET that presented with intraabdominal hemorrhage due to uterine rupture. Despite advances in therapy, the prognosis is poor. The low number of these cases precludes accurate standardization of therapy.
ISSN:0932-0067
1432-0711
DOI:10.1007/s00404-008-0699-z