Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor Arising in a Neurofibroma: A Case Report

Published in IJCP October 2018 Oncology Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor Arising in a Neurofibroma: A Case Report October 04, 2018 \| Monica Kumbhat M, Leena Dennis Joseph, Archana B, Arulappan Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a rare variety of soft tissue sarcoma of ectomesenchymal origin. These tumors present diagnostic difficulties in differentiating from other high-grade spindle sarcomas. This is a case of a 45-year-old lady who presented with pain and swelling in the groin for past 4 months, which on excision and histopathology revealed an MPNST in a neurofibroma.

Published in IJCP October 2018

Oncology

October 04, 2018 | Monica Kumbhat M, Leena Dennis Joseph, Archana B, Arulappan

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a rare variety of soft tissue sarcoma of ectomesenchymal origin. These tumors present diagnostic difficulties in differentiating from other high-grade spindle sarcomas. This is a case of a 45-year-old lady who presented with pain and swelling in the groin for past 4 months, which on excision and histopathology revealed an MPNST in a neurofibroma.

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