Glioblastoma with Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor like Component: Rare and Enigmatic.

Abstract

Glioblastoma (GBM) with Primitive Neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) like features is an extremely rare tumor showing dual features of malignant glioma and primitive neuroectodermal tumour occurring mostly in adults. It poses diagnostics dilemma to the neuropathologist and treating oncologist team because of its rarity, tendency to spread to cerebrospinal fluid and dismal prognosis. We have described this tumor in a 11 years old male child in this case report. Keywords: glioma,glioblastoma,primitive neuroectodermal tumor, variant, pediatric.