Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors of the head and neck: Analysis of prognostic factors
β Scribed by THOM R. LOREE; JAMES H. NORTH Jr; BRUCE A. WERNESS; RINA NANGIA; ALAN P. MULLINS; WESLEY L. HICKS Jr
- Book ID
- 117398901
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Year
- 2000
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 45 KB
- Volume
- 122
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0194-5998
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## h d i a Twenty-seven cases of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors involving the head and neck region over a period of 7 years were reviewed. They were graded from 1-3 based on necrosis, mitosis, cellularity, and pleomorphism. Mean age of occurrence was 42 years, with a range of 12-70 years
## Abstract ## Background. This study analyzes the management and outcomes of a series of 10 malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) of the head and neck. ## Methods. From 1984 to 2004, 10 patients underwent surgical treatment of a MPNST. We retrospectively reviewed presenting symptoms,