Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the superficial cervical plexus with parotid extension.

Authors :: Touil H
Briki S
Karray F
Bahri I
Source :: European annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases [Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis] 2015 Apr; Vol. 132 (2), pp. 93-5. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Oct 13.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: Introduction: Cervical locations of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) are rare, at less than 1% of malignant tumors of this region.<br />Case Report: A 53-year-old woman presented with a lateral cervical swelling involving the parotid region. Histology was in favor of MPNST. Adjuvant radiotherapy was indicated because of the infiltrating nature of the tumor. At 2 years' follow-up, there was no recurrence.<br />Discussion: Clinical diagnosis is difficult in cervical MPNST. Only histology with immunohistochemistry can establish the correct diagnosis. Treatment requires complete surgical resection and regular clinical follow-up.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Cervical Plexus surgery
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Neoplasm Staging
Nerve Sheath Neoplasms radiotherapy
Nerve Sheath Neoplasms surgery
Parotid Neoplasms radiotherapy
Parotid Neoplasms surgery
Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
Sarcoma radiotherapy
Sarcoma surgery
Treatment Outcome
Cervical Plexus pathology
Nerve Sheath Neoplasms diagnosis
Parotid Neoplasms diagnosis
Sarcoma diagnosis

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