| Literature DB >> 18362495 |
Nathan Lawrentschuk1, Sree Appu, Ian Chao, Yee Chan, John Rogerson, Ian D Davis.
Abstract
In the genitourinary tract, masses in the seminal vesicles, particularly primary tumors, are an unusual event. One must consider all diagnoses including Ewing's sarcoma or its variant, peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PPNET). In this case report we describe a case of PPNET arising from the seminal vesicle. The prognosis of such tumors is generally poor and requires aggressive multimodal management if it is to be successful. It is essential that unusual tumors are considered when confronted by a seminal vesicle mass and that appropriate investigation and management are initiated.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18362495 DOI: 10.1159/000112616
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Urol Int ISSN: 0042-1138 Impact factor: 2.089