Neurofibroma revealed as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor: a case report
Authors:
Nasreen Sultana,
Azmal kabir Sarker,
Sajedur Reza Faruquee,
Mizanur Rahman,
Jasmine Ara Haque
Background: Peripheral nerve sheath tumors (PNST) on the basis of some features can be categorized as benign or malignant by ultrasonography (USG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Case presentation: We report a case of 28 years old male presented with a huge swelling in his right forearm. While the features of MRI directed the diagnosis towards neurofibroma (NF), some of the features of USG were in favor of malignant PNST (MPNST). Finally the histopathology (HP) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) features were found to be consistent with that of MPNST. Conclusions: This case is an example of additive value of USG over MRI in identification of MPNSTs that can be helpful for appropriate management.
Keywords: USG, MRI, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, case report
Authors
Correspondence to:
Nasreen Sultana, National Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (NINMAS) BAEC Bangladesh nasreeninm@yahoo.com
Publication history:
Received 11 Mar 2018
Revised 08 Apr 2018
Accepted 27 Apr 2018
Published in print 29 May 2018
Nasreen Sultana, Azmal kabir Sarker, Sajedur Reza Faruquee, Mizanur Rahman, Jasmine Ara Haque. Neurofibroma revealed as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor: a case report. EJMCR. 2018; 2(2): 75-79. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/2/17
Nasreen Sultana, Azmal kabir Sarker, Sajedur Reza Faruquee, Mizanur Rahman, Jasmine Ara Haque. Neurofibroma revealed as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor: a case report. https://www.ejmcr.com/?mno=292138 [Access: October 08, 2024]. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/2/17
Nasreen Sultana, Azmal kabir Sarker, Sajedur Reza Faruquee, Mizanur Rahman, Jasmine Ara Haque. Neurofibroma revealed as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor: a case report. EJMCR. 2018; 2(2): 75-79. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/2/17
Nasreen Sultana, Azmal kabir Sarker, Sajedur Reza Faruquee, Mizanur Rahman, Jasmine Ara Haque. Neurofibroma revealed as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor: a case report. EJMCR. (2018), [cited October 08, 2024]; 2(2): 75-79. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/2/17
Nasreen Sultana, Azmal kabir Sarker, Sajedur Reza Faruquee, Mizanur Rahman, Jasmine Ara Haque (2018) Neurofibroma revealed as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor: a case report. EJMCR, 2 (2), 75-79. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/2/17
Nasreen Sultana, Azmal kabir Sarker, Sajedur Reza Faruquee, Mizanur Rahman, Jasmine Ara Haque. 2018. Neurofibroma revealed as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor: a case report. European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2 (2), 75-79. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/2/17
Nasreen Sultana, Azmal kabir Sarker, Sajedur Reza Faruquee, Mizanur Rahman, Jasmine Ara Haque. "Neurofibroma revealed as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor: a case report." European Journal of Medical Case Reports 2 (2018), 75-79. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/2/17
Nasreen Sultana, Azmal kabir Sarker, Sajedur Reza Faruquee, Mizanur Rahman, Jasmine Ara Haque. "Neurofibroma revealed as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor: a case report." European Journal of Medical Case Reports 2.2 (2018), 75-79. Print. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/2/17
Nasreen Sultana, Azmal kabir Sarker, Sajedur Reza Faruquee, Mizanur Rahman, Jasmine Ara Haque (2018) Neurofibroma revealed as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor: a case report. European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2 (2), 75-79. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/2/17