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[The Askin tumor].

M R Sarkar1, R Bähr

  • 1Abteilung Allgemein- und Thoraxchirurgie, Städtischen Klinikums Karlsruhe.

Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
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Askin tumor, a rare pediatric chest wall cancer, shares features with Ewing's sarcoma, including a specific chromosomal translocation. Despite multimodal therapy, outcomes remain poor for this neuroectodermal tumor.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Skeletal System Neoplasms

Background:

  • Askin tumor is a rare, primitive malignant small-cell tumor affecting the chest wall, primarily in children and adolescents.
  • It exhibits a close relationship with Ewing's sarcoma, sharing the characteristic chromosomal translocation t(11;22).

Observation:

  • Ultrastructural evidence and expression of markers like Neuron-Specific Enolase (NSE) suggest a neuroectodermal origin.
  • Clinical presentation commonly includes chest wall pain and deformity.
  • Radiographic findings often reveal rib destruction and pleural effusions.

Findings:

  • The tumor's origin is linked to neuroectodermal cells, supported by ultrastructural analysis and specific marker expression (e.g., NSE).
  • Multimodal treatment involving radical surgery, local radiation, and adjuvant chemotherapy is the standard therapeutic approach.

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Implications:

  • Despite aggressive multimodal therapy, a minority of patients achieve disease-free survival, indicating a need for improved treatment strategies.
  • The unfavorable overall prognosis highlights the challenges in managing Askin tumors and suggests areas for future research.