| Literature DB >> 25349668 |
Sathya Chinnaa1, Chandan J Das1, Sanjay Sharma1, Prabhjot Singh1, Amlesh Seth1, Suvendu Purkait1, Sandeep R Mathur1.
Abstract
Peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) of the kidney is a rare, aggressive tumor known for its recurrence and metastatic potential. Despite the frequency of venous extension to the renal veins and inferior vena cava, pulmonary tumor embolism at the initial presentation is not common. We report a case of 22-year-old female with PNET of the kidney who presented with tumor embolism in the inferior vena cava (IVC) and bilateral pulmonary artery. The patient underwent surgical resection and histopathological analysis confirmed the presence of tumor within the IVC and pulmonary arteries. The patient received adjuvant chemotherapy and is currently doing well on follow-up.Entities:
Keywords: Computed tomography; Primitive neuroectodermal tumor; Pulmonary tumor embolism
Year: 2014 PMID: 25349668 PMCID: PMC4209430 DOI: 10.4329/wjr.v6.i10.846
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Radiol ISSN: 1949-8470