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Askin's Tumor with Massive Hemoptysis.

Mohammad Reza Lashkarizadeh¹, Mitra Samareh Fekri², Zahra Farahmandinia³

¹Department of Surgery, Afzalipour Hospital, Kerman, Iran.

|September 6, 2014

Summary

Askin's tumor, a rare chest wall neoplasm, can present with massive hemoptysis in adolescents. Early diagnosis via biopsy and chemotherapy can improve outcomes for this aggressive cancer.

Keywords:

Askin’s tumor Chemotherapy Ewing’s sarcoma Hemoptysis

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Pulmonology
Pediatric Oncology

Background:

Askin's tumor is a rare, aggressive chest wall neoplasm typically affecting young individuals.
It is associated with a poor prognosis, necessitating prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Observation:

A 15-year-old female presented with massive hemoptysis and an extensive thoracopulmonary tumor identified on chest CT.
Bronchoscopy revealed the tumor's location within the bronchus intermedius.

Findings:

Histopathological examination of the tumor biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of Askin's tumor.
Following induction chemotherapy, the patient's hemoptysis ceased, and constitutional symptoms improved.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering Askin's tumor in young patients with hemoptysis and chest masses.
Effective management involves a multidisciplinary approach including imaging, biopsy, and chemotherapy.
Further research into novel therapeutic strategies for Askin's tumor is warranted.