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Kunal K Deokar1, Nana G Kunjir2, Shivhari Ghorpade3
1Assistant Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College , Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India .
Extraosseous Ewing sarcoma, a rare neuroectodermal tumor, can present as a pulmonary mass. This case emphasizes considering Ewing sarcoma in the differential diagnosis for lung masses.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Extraosseous Ewing sarcoma (EES) is an exceptionally rare primary neuroectodermal tumor.
- Pulmonary involvement by EES is exceedingly uncommon, posing diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A 30-year-old female presented with a right-sided pulmonary mass.
- Diagnostic workup included advanced imaging, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry.
Findings:
- Radiological, histological, and immunohistochemical analyses confirmed primary pulmonary Ewing sarcoma.
- The tumor exhibited characteristics consistent with a neuroectodermal origin.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of including Ewing sarcoma in the differential diagnosis for patients with pulmonary masses.
- Early consideration of rare diagnoses like pulmonary Ewing sarcoma can improve patient outcomes.
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