Primary intracranial peripheral PNET"--a case report and review

Neurol India. 2014 Nov-Dec;62(6):669-73. doi: 10.4103/0028-3886.149400.

Abstract

The site of origin of primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs) is quite varied and has significant influence on the prognosis. We report a case of intracranial peripheral PNET/Ewing's sarcoma arising from the superior tentorial surface in a 13-year-old girl. Gross total excision of the tumor was done. We have discussed the distinction between central nervous system PNET (CNS PNET) and Intracranial Peripheral PNET (pPNET/ES) as their treatment and prognosis varies radically. A review of literature shows that prognosis is better in intracranial pPNET/ES.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Bone Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Bone Neoplasms / therapy
  • Brain Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Brain Neoplasms / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive / pathology*
  • Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive / therapy
  • Sarcoma, Ewing / pathology*
  • Sarcoma, Ewing / therapy