title: Desmoplastic small round cell tumour in a young woman with widespread metastasis and peritoneal caking.
abstract: Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour (DSRCT) is a rare, highly aggressive, mesenchymal tumour that arises from the peritoneal cavity. It is commonly seen in adolescent and young adult males and its occurrence in females is uncommon. We are reporting here a rare case of DSRCT in a young woman, which clinically masqueraded as an ovarian malignancy, with metastasis to liver, lung, spleen and peritoneum. The cytologic findings, Histomorphological and immunohistochemical features have been discussed, with a brief review of literature.
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College , Manipal University, Manipal-576104, India .
authors.forename: Vidya
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Monappa
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University , Manipal-576104, India .
authors.forename: Sudha S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Bhat
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University , Manipal-576104, India .
authors.forename: Manna
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Valiathan
keywords: CA125; Desmoplastic small round cell tumour; Small round cell tumours