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Peripheral neuroepithelioma developing in the abdominal cavity
N G Kelessis1, N N Apostolikas, E J Filopoulos
1Surgical Department, Hellenic Anticancer Institute, Saint-Savvas Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Anticancer Research
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Peripheral neuroepitheliomas are rare abdominal tumors. This case highlights their aggressive nature and resistance to chemotherapy, emphasizing the need for further research into effective treatments for this rare malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Peripheral neuroepitheliomas are rare malignant tumors originating outside the central and sympathetic nervous systems.
- These tumors are of presumed neural crest origin and have various alternative names, including extracranial primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) and Askin tumor.