malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST)

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Introduction

usually malignant neurofibroma (neurofibroscarcoma), malignant schwannomas being extremely rare. Sarcomatous transformation, particularly of plexiform neurofibromas in neurofibromatosis type 1, can occur.

Microscopic pathology

Immunophenotype

More general terms

References

  1. WHO International Histological Classification of Tumors. Histological Typing of Tumours of the Central Nervous System. Kleihues et al. Springer-Verlag 2nd ed. 1993

Patient information

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