[Askin's tumor in a young adult: a rare occurrence. Apropos one case observed].
Askin's tumour is a rare malignant small cell neoplasia of the thoracic wall; it most often effects females during childhood and is characterised by limited survival. The authors report a recent case of Askin's tumour in a young adult male. The case was characterised by multiple recidivation but a long survival. The authors discuss its diagnosis and treatment.
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Cattedra di Chirurgia Toracica, Università degli Studi di Torino.
Filosso
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Casadio
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Ruffini
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R
Pischedda
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F
Molinatti
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M
Porrello
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Platania
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Maggi
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D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D012272:Ribs / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D018228:Sarcoma, Small Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D017741:Survivors; D013899:Thoracic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*
Il tumore di Askin in un giovane adulto: una rara evenienza. A proposito di un caso osservato.