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‘Triton’ Tumor of the Lower Alveolus: An Aggressive Variant of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumour

Authors :
Pandjatcharam Jagadesan
Karimi Prashob Kumar
Prasanth Penumadu
Pavneet Kohli
S Dinesh Kumar
Source :
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 74:5861-5864
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2021.

Abstract

Malignant Triton tumor (MTT) is a rare variant of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor which harbingers a poor prognosis owing to its aggressive behavior. We report a case of a gentleman, who presented with MTT of the lower alveolus, and management with extensive extirpative surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy.

Details

ISSN :
09737707 and 22313796
Volume :
74
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........ed7b0a94f5c5ab37e4c11b8611dc41c9
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-021-02473-4