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Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Ewing sarcoma family of tumors (ESFT)
- Soft tissue primitive neuroectodermal tumor
- Now termed extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma by WHO
Definitions
- Askin tumor: Extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma which occurs in chest wall/thoracopulmonary region
- Skeletal & extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma & Askin tumor closely related: ESFT
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Kransdorf M et al: Neurogenic Tumors. In Kransdorf M, Murphy M. Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott. 449-451, 2014
- Xia T et al: Askin tumor: CT and FDG-PET/CT imaging findings and follow-up. Medicine (Baltimore). 93(6):e42, 2014
- Murphey MD et al: From the radiologic pathology archives: ewing sarcoma family of tumors: radiologic-pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 33(3):803-31, 2013
- Javery O et al: A to Z of extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma family of tumors in adults: imaging features of primary disease, metastatic patterns, and treatment responses. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 197(6):W1015-22, 2011
- Winer-Muram HT et al: Primitive neuroectodermal tumors of the chest wall (Askin tumors): CT and MR findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 161(2):265-8, 1993
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Ewing sarcoma family of tumors (ESFT)
- Soft tissue primitive neuroectodermal tumor
- Now termed extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma by WHO
Definitions
- Askin tumor: Extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma which occurs in chest wall/thoracopulmonary region
- Skeletal & extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma & Askin tumor closely related: ESFT
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Kransdorf M et al: Neurogenic Tumors. In Kransdorf M, Murphy M. Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott. 449-451, 2014
- Xia T et al: Askin tumor: CT and FDG-PET/CT imaging findings and follow-up. Medicine (Baltimore). 93(6):e42, 2014
- Murphey MD et al: From the radiologic pathology archives: ewing sarcoma family of tumors: radiologic-pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 33(3):803-31, 2013
- Javery O et al: A to Z of extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma family of tumors in adults: imaging features of primary disease, metastatic patterns, and treatment responses. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 197(6):W1015-22, 2011
- Winer-Muram HT et al: Primitive neuroectodermal tumors of the chest wall (Askin tumors): CT and MR findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 161(2):265-8, 1993
