Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor
Synonyms: MPNST | Malignant neurilemmoma | Malignant neurofibroma | Malignant schwannoma | Neurofibrosarcoma | Neurogenic sarcoma
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a rare and often aggressive soft tissue sarcoma occurring in a wide range of anatomical sites.
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