Metastatic Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor with Its Imaging Features

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https://doi.org/10.59667/sjoranm.v15i1.12

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MPNST, NERVE SHEATH TUMOR , METASTATIC, FDG, PETCT

Abstract

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) are rare and aggressive soft tissue sarcomas arising from the peripheral nerves. These tumors are associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), and though they can occur sporadically, their diagnosis can be complex, especially when metastases are present. This case describes a young female patient with MPNST located in the dorsolumbar region and metastatic spread to the lungs, along with a history of acoustic neuroma.

Author Biographies

  • Ritesh Suthar, Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, India

    Assistant Professor, Department of Nuclear Medicine 

  • Abhishek Palsapure, Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, India

    Senior Resident, Department of Nuclear Medicine

  • Jahnavi Gandhi, Department of Oncopathology, The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, India

    Assistant Professor, Department of Oncopathology

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2. Weaver, M., & Cheng, J. (2019). FDG PET/CT in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors. Journal of Clinical Imaging Science, 9, 26. https://doi.org/10.25259/JCIS_54_2019 DOI: https://doi.org/10.25259/JCIS_54_2019

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SJORANM article cover: Peripheral nerve sheath tumor. Vol. 15 No. 1, January 2025. Holographic symbolic illustration.

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2025-01-29

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Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025)

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Case reports

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Rajkotia, S., Suthar, R., Palsapure, A., & Gandhi, J. (2025). Metastatic Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor with Its Imaging Features. Swiss Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 15(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.59667/sjoranm.v15i1.12

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