Primary primitive neuroectodermal tumor arising in the mesentery and ileocecum: A report of three cases and review of the literature

Peng,Libo; Yang,Limin; Wu,Nan; Wu,Bo

doi:10.3892/etm.2015.2242

Primary primitive neuroectodermal tumor arising in the mesentery and ileocecum: A report of three cases and review of the literature

Authors:
- Libo Peng
- Limin Yang
- Nan Wu
- Bo Wu
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Affiliations: Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Clinical Medical School of Southern Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210002, P.R. China
Published online on: January 30, 2015 https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2015.2242
Pages: 1299-1303

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Abstract

Primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) is most commonly encountered in the soft tissue or bone in children and young adults, and its involvement in the intestines is exceedingly rare. To the best of our knowledge, eighteen cases have been reported to date. The present study reports three cases of PNET arising in the mesentery and ileocecum in 59‑ and 22‑year‑old males and a 36‑year‑old female. Computed tomography revealed a solid mass in the lower abdomen, with areas of cystic changes. Microscopically, the tumors were composed of small round cells arranged in sheets and rosettes with scant cytoplasm, hyperchromatic nuclei and a high mitotic rate. The tumor cells were immunopositive for CD99 and FLI1. EWS/FLI1 translocations were detected in all cases. Case 1 and case 2 underwent tumor resection without any preoperative radiotherapy, chemotherapy or biological therapy. Case 3 underwent tumor resection and received eight cycles of IAP chemotherapy (2.0 mg ifosfamide, 80 mg epirubicin, 30 mg cisplatin 30mg). Case 3 was followed up for 34 months until they succumbed to peritoneal recurrence, whereas the other cases were not followed up. The incidence of these small round‑cell tumors in the intestinal system, their clinical and pathological features and differential diagnosis are discussed with a review of the literature.

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