Primary Primitive Neuro-ectodermal Tumour of the Lung

Abstract

A case of intrapulmonary primitive neuro-ectodermal tumour (PNET) without thoracic wall involvement is presented in a 33-year-old man. PNET of the thoracopulmonary region, also called Askin tumour, is a rare undifferentiated sarcoma usually involving the thoracic wall. Primary intrapulmonary PNET without parietal pleura or thoracic wall involvement is very rare.

The correlation between anatomo-pathological aspects and clinical imaging is emphasized, which is discussed in the light of the most recent literature.

Key Words:

• Primitive neuro-ectodermal tumour
• Askin tumour.

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G. Verfaillie

G. Verfailli, M.D. UZ Brussel Laarbeeklaan 101 1090 Jette, Belgium Tel.: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]