Intraosseous malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor with local recurrence, lung metastases and death

Kendi T., Erakar A., Yildiz H., Saglik Y., Erekul S.

SKELETAL RADIOLOGY, vol.33, no.4, pp.223-225, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00256-003-0678-1
  • Journal Name: SKELETAL RADIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.223-225
  • Keywords: malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor intraosseous, MRI, CT
  • Ankara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is almost always seen in soft tissue. Skeletal involvement by MPNST is uncommon and usually results from secondary invasion. Primary MPNSTs are exceptionally rare. We report a surgically proven case of intraosseous MPNST, with local recurrence and lung metastasis during follow-up. The imaging and histological features of the case are described and the literature on the subject briefly reviewed.