Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors

Ashley M. Cimino-Mathews

doi:10.1016/j.path.2011.08.004

Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors

Ashley M. Cimino-Mathews

School of Medicine

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Abstract

This article presents an overview of the diagnostic categories of benign and malignant nerve sheath tumors, including neuroma, neurofibroma, nerve sheath myxoma, perineurioma, schwannoma, and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor. The discussion emphasizes histologic patterns; ancillary studies, such as immunohistochemistry; and differential diagnoses. The information is of value to practicing pathologists in both community and academic settings.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	761-782
Number of pages	22
Journal	Surgical Pathology Clinics
Volume	4
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.path.2011.08.004
State	Published - Sep 2011

Keywords

Neoplasms
Nerve sheath tumors
Peripheral nerve
Schwann cells

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Pathology and Forensic Medicine

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