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[Desmoplastic round cell tumor].

Maitena Blanco¹, Candelaria Tregea¹, Pablo E Chiaradia¹

¹Departamento de Imágenes, Centro de Educación Médica e Investigaciones Clínicas (CEMIC), Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Desmoplastic small round cell tumor is a rare, aggressive cancer primarily affecting young males. This study presents a case, highlighting its abdominal presentation and imaging characteristics.

Keywords:

desmoplastic small round cell tumor gene translocation retroperitoneum

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Rare Diseases
Medical Imaging

Background:

Desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT) is a rare, aggressive neoplasm.
It primarily affects males in their second decade of life.
Characterized by translocation t(11;22) (p13;q12), it often presents in the abdomen or retroperitoneum with nonspecific symptoms.

Observation:

This report details a clinical case of DSRCT presenting as an unusual abdominal mass.
The patient's symptoms were nonspecific, delaying diagnosis.
Imaging studies were crucial in identifying the tumor's extent and characteristics.

Findings:

DSRCT exhibits characteristic imaging findings that aid in diagnosis.
Early detection through advanced imaging can be challenging due to nonspecific symptoms.
The aggressive nature of DSRCT necessitates prompt and accurate diagnosis.

Implications:

Understanding the imaging manifestations of DSRCT is vital for early diagnosis and management.
This case underscores the importance of considering rare abdominal neoplasms in differential diagnoses.
Further research into effective treatments for DSRCT is warranted to improve patient outcomes.