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Case Report: Primary Ewing Sarcoma of the Penis
Soumen Das1, Siddhartha Shankar Mishra1, Kamalesh Rakshit1
1Department of Surgical Oncology, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Cancer Hospital, Nayabad Ave, New Garia, Pancha Sayar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700094 India.
Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology
|October 30, 2023
Summary
Extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma (EES) is a rare, aggressive soft tissue malignancy. This case report details a rare instance of penile EES, emphasizing the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Ewing sarcoma typically affects bone; extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma (EES) is a rare soft tissue variant.
- Penile EES is exceptionally rare, with only seven prior reported cases.
- EES is an aggressive malignancy requiring differentiation from other soft tissue sarcomas.
Observation:
- A 22-year-old male presented with a penile shaft ulceroproliferative growth.
- Initial biopsy suggested invasive malignancy; no signs of metastasis were present.
- The patient underwent partial penectomy for treatment.
Findings:
- Histopathology and immunohistochemistry confirmed Extraskeletal Ewing Sarcoma (EES) of the penis.
- This diagnosis represents the eighth reported case of penile EES.
- The tumor exhibited aggressive characteristics typical of EES.
Implications:
- Accurate differentiation of EES from other soft tissue sarcomas is crucial for appropriate management.
- Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential for improving patient prognosis in EES.
- This case contributes to the limited literature on penile EES, highlighting its rarity and aggressive nature.
