Open AccessPrimitive neuroectodermal tumors: Two genitourinary afflictions with varied presentations
Author(s) -
Sony Bhaskar Mehta,
H Krishnamoorthy,
Biju S Pillai
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of urology/indian journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1998-3824
pISSN - 0970-1591
DOI - 10.4103/iju.iju_367_17
Subject(s) - genitourinary system , medicine , primitive neuroectodermal tumor , presentation (obstetrics) , pathology , disease , sarcoma , radiology , anatomy
Primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) is a rare disease with high malignant potential. It usually affects the skeletal system. Primary extraskeletal involvement of PNET is uncommon with few reported cases. PNET of the genitourinary system requires a very high index of suspicion for the diagnosis since the presentation of these tumors can be varied. We report two cases of PNET with varied presentations, affecting the genitourinary system.