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DOI: 10.4103/ajns.AJNS_91_17
A rare case of dumbbell-shaped primary intraspinal peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor involving thoracic spinal epidural space
Primary intraspinal primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) is a type of round cell malignant tumor which is reported only above 100 in literature. We report a case of epidural thoracic peripheral PNET, discuss its pathological features, radiology, and treatment options.
Key-words:
CD99 - EWS-FLI1 translocation - spinal epidural peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor - thoracic compressive myelopathyPublication History
Article published online:
14 September 2022
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