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Microsurgical management of giant malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the scalp: two case reports and a literature review

Authors: Jun Wang, Shao-wu Ou, Zong-ze Guo, Yun-jie Wang, De-guang Xing

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2013

Abstract

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors of the scalp are rare lesions of the nervous system. Only 14 cases have been reported to date. The field of neurosurgery has struggled with diagnosing and treating these tumors. In this report, we present two cases of giant malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors of the scalp and retrospectively analyze the clinical features, imaging findings, pathological features, and prognoses of these two patients. Each underwent microsurgery and radiotherapy. In addition, based on a literature review, we discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic strategies used to treat these unusual lesions.

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Title: Microsurgical management of giant malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the scalp: two case reports and a literature review
Authors: Jun Wang
Shao-wu Ou
Zong-ze Guo
Yun-jie Wang
De-guang Xing
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-11-269

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