J Rhinol.  2013 May;20(1):62-64.

A Case of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor in the Nasal Cavity

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea. lhman@korea.ac.kr
  • 2Department of Biomedical Sciences, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
  • 3Institute for Medical Devices Clinical Trial Center, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.

Abstract

A primitive neuroectodermal tumor is a highly malignant, small, round-cell tumor characterized by a neuroectodermal origin and poor prognosis. These tumors are found in nervous tissue in children and adolescents. The thoracopulmonary region is known to be the most common site of this disease, and it is rare that a primitive neuroectodermal tumor would occur in the nasal cavity. We report a case of a primitive neuroectodermal tumor in the left nasal cavity with a review of relevant literature.

Keyword

Neuroectodermal Tumor; Nasal Cavity

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Child
Humans
Nasal Cavity*
Neural Plate
Neuroectodermal Tumors
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive*
Prognosis
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