Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours and neurofibromatosis 1: A case series and recommendations for care

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours and neurofibromatosis 1: A case series and recommendations for care

Background: The incidence of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours (MPNST) in patients with neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is significantly higher than that of the general population. NF1-associated MPNST occur at a younger age and carry a worse prognosis than sporadic MPNST. Aim: This case series d...

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Main Authors: Henriette Burger, Heidre Bezuidenhout, Candice Sher-Locketz, Karin Baatjes, Jacques van Wyk, Anita Bonthuys
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2018-08-01
Series:South African Journal of Oncology
Subjects:
NF1
neurofibromatosis
sarcoma
neurofibrosarcoma
Online Access:https://sajo.org.za/index.php/sajo/article/view/46

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