Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors are cancerous growths in the soft tissue lining of a nerve, often caused by neurofibromatosis. Symptoms include pain, weakness, and fatigue. Treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, with a good prognosis if caught early. A malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor is a cancerous growth that appears in the soft […]
Nerve sheath tumors affect the peripheral nervous system and can be benign or malignant. Schwannomas and neurofibromas are the most common types, with the former being almost always benign. Neurofibrosarcomas are rare and typically diagnosed by biopsy. The cause of these tumors is unknown, but they are often found in individuals with neurofibromatosis. Treatment involves […]
