Peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the pleura in a 41-year-old female

Authors

• Bader A. Alhariqi, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Mail Code 1222, PO Box 22490, Riyadh 11426, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 500013124. Fax. +966 (1) 80112222. E-mail: dr.bader25{at}gmail.com
• Nasser F. Alamri, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Mail Code 1222, PO Box 22490, Riyadh 11426, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 500013124. Fax. +966 (1) 80112222. E-mail: dr.bader25{at}gmail.com

Abstract

Peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor (pPNET) is a rare, very aggressive neoplasm that belongs to a small round cell tumor, and most often arises from the chest wall. Here, we report a female case with proven pPNET who was treated in our institution. She presented with a history of left side chest pain, cough, and significant weight loss. Contrast enhanced CT imaging of the chest showed multiple left pleural-based enhancing masses with left diaphragmatic involvement. She underwent chemotherapy followed by tumor debulking through thoracotomy. However, she died of rapid growth from recurrent local tumors 3 months thereafter.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

791

Last Page

793

Recommended Citation

Alhariqi, Bader A. and Alamri, Nasser F. (2012) "Peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the pleura in a 41-year-old female," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 33: Iss. 7, Article 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.5590