Case Report
Volume: 2 | Issue: 2 | Published: Jan 01, 1970 | Pages: 75 - 79 | DOI: 10.24911/ejmcr/2/17
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
Article Info
Authors
Nasreen Sultana
National Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (NINMAS). BAEC. Bangladesh
Azmal kabir Sarker
National Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (NINMAS).
Sajedur Reza Faruquee
National Institute of Traumatology ,Orthopedic and Rehabilitation. Dhaka
Mizanur Rahman
National Institute of Traumatology ,Orthopedic and Rehabilitation. Dhaka
Jasmine Ara Haque
National Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (NINMAS). BAEC. Bangladesh
Publication History
Received: March 11, 2018
Accepted: April 27, 2018
Published: January 01, 1970
Abstract
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
