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Intra-abdominal desmoplastic small blue round cell tumor: A case report
Tareq Hamed Al Taei1, Hasan Al Fardan1, Sarah Ali Al Mail1
1Radiology Department, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Busaiteen 00973, Bahrain.
Radiology Case Reports
|October 3, 2022
Summary
Desmoplastic small round blue cell tumors (DSRCT) are rare, aggressive cancers. This case highlights the importance of clinical, radiological, and histopathological correlation for accurate diagnosis and surgical cytoreduction.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Desmoplastic small round blue cell tumors (DSRCT) are rare, aggressive malignancies.
- Primarily affecting young males, DSRCT often presents with metastasis and carries a poor prognosis.
Observation:
- A 23-year-old male presented with abdominal pain and bloating.
- Computed tomography identified a large intra-abdominal mass.
Findings:
- Laparotomy and surgical resection confirmed an intra-abdominal desmoplastic small round blue cell tumor.
- Histopathology was crucial for definitive diagnosis.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis requires careful correlation of clinical, radiological, and histopathological findings.
- Surgical cytoreduction, aiming for complete tumor removal, is a key treatment modality.
