Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the oral mucosa: Case report and literature review
Background: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is an uncommon tumor in the head and neck region that develops either from a preexisting neurofibroma or de novo. Observation: We report here a case of MPNST of the buccal mucosa in a 40 years old female whose chief complaint was a recurren...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-03-01
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| Series: | Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667147623000134 |
| Summary: | Background: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is an uncommon tumor in the head and neck region that develops either from a preexisting neurofibroma or de novo. Observation: We report here a case of MPNST of the buccal mucosa in a 40 years old female whose chief complaint was a recurrent painful nodule. The diagnosis is considered as the most elusive and difficult among soft tissue sarcomas because of its non specific presentation, both clinically and pathologically. Conclusion: This clinical case illustrates the challenge of delivering a pertinent diagnosis of MPNST due to its non-specific presentation both clinically and histopathologically. It also emphasizes the importance of a high level of vigilance when assessing painful mucosal lesions of normal aspect. |
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| ISSN: | 2667-1476 |