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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2025

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor in early childhood: a case report of a diagnostic challenge.

Xin Zhang, Wenbin Guan, Jianqing Liang

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Xin ZhangDepartment of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Wenbin GuanDepartment of Pathology, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Jianqing LiangState Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Disease, Division of Nephrology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) are a severe complication of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). The median age at diagnosis is 47.1 years in the general population, whereas NF1-associated cases present significantly earlier, at 33.9 years. The incidence is 1.46 per million in the general population and 0.56 per million in children, with a higher occurrence in late adolescence. Case report: A 3-year-old girl was referred for a recurrent soft-tissue mass in her left wrist. Imaging suggested a neurofibroma. After excision, pathological analysis and genetic testing revealed a germline Conclusion: This case highlights the challenges associated with MPNST in pediatric NF1. Both surgery and chemotherapy have been shown to enhance outcomes. Ongoing monitoring is crucial, and additional research on MEK inhibitors and genetic profiling is imperative for tailoring treatment strategies.

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atypical neurofibromaCDKN2Amalignant peripheral nerve sheath tumorneurofibromatosis type 1plexiform neurofibroma

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PMID40630199
PMCPMC12234525

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