Malignant Neuroepithelioma (Peripheral Neuroblastoma): A Case Report
10.4055/jkoa.1990.25.4.1283
- Author:
Chang Uk CHOI
;
Byung Joon SHIN
;
Moon Yeol PARK
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Malignant neuroepithelimoa;
Sciatic nerve
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Adult;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Lower Extremity;
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive, Peripheral;
Peripheral Nervous System;
Prognosis;
Sciatic Nerve;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1990;25(4):1283-1287
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Malignant neuroepithelioma is a rare neoplasm arising within the peripheral nervous system and usually occurs in the lower extremities. It may involve patients in any age group and have no gender predisposition. In adolescents and adults the tumor must be distinguished from other malignant round-cell tumors. The poor prognosis and the need for aggressive, combined surgical and chemotherapeutic modalities in treating this tumor necessitate a prompt and accurate diagnosis. Authors have experienced a case of malignant neuroepithelioma developed in left sciatic nerve. The diagnosis was confirmed by CT scan, M.R.I., light and electron microscopic findings.
