A Case of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor in the Nasal Cavity.
- Author:
Il Ho PARK
1
;
Sung Moon HONG
;
Ji Woong JUNG
;
Heung Man LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea. lhman@korea.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Neuroectodermal Tumor;
Nasal Cavity
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Child;
Humans;
Nasal Cavity*;
Neural Plate;
Neuroectodermal Tumors;
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive*;
Prognosis
- From:Journal of Rhinology
2013;20(1):62-64
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A primitive neuroectodermal tumor is a highly malignant, small, round-cell tumor characterized by a neuroectodermal origin and poor prognosis. These tumors are found in nervous tissue in children and adolescents. The thoracopulmonary region is known to be the most common site of this disease, and it is rare that a primitive neuroectodermal tumor would occur in the nasal cavity. We report a case of a primitive neuroectodermal tumor in the left nasal cavity with a review of relevant literature.
