Askin tumour: a rare thoracopulmonary tumour in adults

摘要

Askin tumour, a primitive neuroectodermal tumour of the thoracopulmonary region, is a rare tumour presenting inchildhood. Its presentation in adults is rare. We report a case of an Askin tumour in an adult patient who presented to uswith worsening breathlessness and vague chest pain. Investigations including immunohistochemistry confirmed thediagnosis of Askin tumour.