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ArticleClinical case reports2026

Breathless and Beyond: Anterior Mediastinal Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor as a Rare Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Manifestation.

Muhammad Hassan Raza, Hamza Asif, Sadia Anjum, Zaira Shahid, Moosa Mubarika, Abdulsattar Anjum, Hassan Abdullah Shakeel, Rejina Chhetri, Muneeb Khawar

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Muhammad Hassan RazaDepartment of Internal Medicine Nuclear Medicine University Lahore Pakistan.
Hamza AsifDepartment of Internal Medicine Nuclear Medicine University Lahore Pakistan.
Sadia AnjumDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology and Imaging Nuclear Medicine University Lahore Pakistan.
Zaira ShahidDepartment of Internal Medicine King Edward Medical University Lahore Pakistan.
Moosa MubarikaDepartment of Internal Medicine Nuclear Medicine University Lahore Pakistan.
Abdulsattar AnjumDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology and Imaging Nuclear Medicine University Lahore Pakistan.
Hassan Abdullah ShakeelDepartment of Neurology Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA.
Rejina ChhetriDepartment of Internal Medicine Nepalgunj Medical College Kohalpur, Banke Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2253-783X
Muneeb KhawarDepartment of Internal Medicine King Edward Medical University Lahore Pakistan.

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Abstract

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) can rarely present as anterior mediastinal masses in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), causing respiratory symptoms and diagnostic challenges. Multidisciplinary evaluation, including biopsy and imaging, is essential for diagnosis, with surgical resection as the primary treatment. Early recognition and vigilant monitoring in NF1 patients are crucial for prompt intervention and improved outcomes.

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anterior mediastinal massmalignant peripheral nerve sheath tumorneurofibromatosis type 1soft tissue sarcoma

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PMCPMC12953179

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