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A giant malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour of the breast: CT and pathological findings.

Authors :
O H Woo
H S Yong
J B Lee
A Kim
B H Koo
E-Y Kang
Source :
British Journal of Radiology; Feb2007, Vol. 80 Issue 950, pe44-e47, 4p
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (MPNST) is a rare soft tissue sarcoma. In particular, primary MPNST of the breast is extremely rare. We report a case of a giant malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour involving the entire right breast, which was not associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) or previous radiation therapy. A CT scan showed a huge heterogeneous soft tissue mass with well-enhanced nodules at its periphery and low-density internal necrosis, which was confirmed by modified radical mastectomy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
BREAST
TUMORS
TOMOGRAPHY
MASTECTOMY

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00071285
Volume :
80
Issue :
950
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Journal of Radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26589834
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr/30984808