Abdominal distention, immunopositivity, and aggressive nature: A rare Ewing's sarcoma of the adrenal gland

Autor: Anam Ali, MBBS, Usman Shahbaz, MD, Arsalan Nadeem, MBBS, Sumayya Umar, MBBS, Abdullah Ahmed, MBBS
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Radiology Case Reports, Vol 19, Iss 5, Pp 1935-1939 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1930-0433
DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.02.024
Popis: This case report describes a 32-year-old Pakistani male patient with an Ewing sarcoma (ES) of the adrenal gland. Presenting complaints were abdominal distention, pain, low-grade fever, and weight loss. Initial studies, including imaging and tumor markers, ruled out any other possible origins of the mass. A percutaneous biopsy verified the tumor's neuroendocrine origin. Extensive involvement of nearby anatomical structures was discovered through exploratory laparotomy, rendering total resection difficult. Based on the presence of malignant, round, blue cells that were positive for specific immunostaining markers, the histopathology report supported the diagnosis of an ES with a staging of T3N0M0. Chemotherapy, in accordance with the VAC-IE protocol, was administered after debulking surgery. Subsequent imaging and close monitoring revealed no metastatic or residual tumors. Adrenal ES is an uncommon, aggressive tumor that mandates prompt diagnosis and management. This case report highlights the value of early detection and multimodal therapy in enhancing patient outcomes for this rare malignancy.
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