Imaging findings of type I neurofibromatosis with outcome of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor in the right lower extremity.
Journal: Journal Of Clinical Ultrasound : JCU
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Abstract
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by mutations of the NF1 tumor suppressor gene, characterized by café-au-lait spots, neurofibromas, and Lisch nodules. Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is an extremely rare malignancy with neural differentiation potential. The lifetime risk of developing MPNST in NF-1 patients is 8%-13%.
Authors
Wen-hua Liu, Lei Yang, Xiao-yi Wang, Ting-yi Wang, Guang-mei Zheng, Yu-ting Zhu, Shan Che
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