Renal primitive neuroectodermal tumour in childhood: Case report and review of literature
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https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.969Abstract
Primitive neuroectodermal tumour (PNET) is presumed to be ofneural crest origin, mostly presenting as bone or soft tissue masses.
It usually occurs in the trunk or axial skeleton; while renal PNET is
considered an extremely rare tumour. We report a case of 11-yearold
male who presented with right flank pain and gross hematuria
after suffering blunt trauma. During investigations, he was found to
have a large renal mass on computed tomography. He underwent
a right radical nephrectomy where the pathology report showed
PNET of the kidney. The patient received chemotherapy afterwards.
Despite the chemotherapy, he had a local tumour recurrence 3
months after and continued to deteriorate and developed distant
metastasis. Primitive neuroectodermal tumour of the kidney is a
distinct and rare entity. It is very aggressive, with a poor survival
despite combined modality treatment.
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Asiri, M., & Al-Sayyad, A. (2013). Renal primitive neuroectodermal tumour in childhood: Case report and review of literature. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 4(6), E158-E160. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.969
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