Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) arising from angiosarcoma: a rare case report

Λαζαρίδου, Μαρία; Bourlidou, Eleni; Vafeiadou, Margarita; Papadiochos, Yiannis; Barbetakis, Nikolaos; Kiziridou, Anastasia; Mangoudi, D.

doi:10.1007/s10006-018-0740-8

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“…IHC plays an important role in the diagnosis and elimination of fibrosarcoma, synovial sarcoma, and fiber histiocytoma. MPNST is particularly positive for the S-100 protein (7)(8)(9)(10).…”

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confidence: 99%

A Case Report of a Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor of the Paravertebral Region

2021

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Introduction: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a type of connective tissue cancer, which may also have genetic backgrounds. More than half of patients have neurofibromatosis. The treatment of this tumor is a combination of surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. As usual, the tumor may be present anywhere with several manifestations. Case Presentation: A 4-year old boy presented with sweating and pain in the right forearm that was diagnosed with MPNST developed in the paravertebral region after laboratory and radiographic evaluation. Conclusions: The patient was treated successfully and followed up for one year without any complications.

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“…IHC plays an important role in the diagnosis and elimination of fibrosarcoma, synovial sarcoma, and fiber histiocytoma. MPNST is particularly positive for the S-100 protein (7)(8)(9)(10).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%