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Singh S, Choong P, Ali M, Lindsay D, Saifuddin A. Hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumours: MRI features with pathological correlation in 24 cases. Br J Radiol 2024; 97:126-134. [PMID: 38263815 PMCID: PMC11008504 DOI: 10.1093/bjr/tqad001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To describe the MRI features of histologically proven hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumours (HPNST). METHODS A retrospective analysis of the MRI features of 24 histologically proven cases of HPNST over 7 years. Demographic data obtained from clinical records included age, gender, and date of diagnosis. Two readers independently assessed MRI studies and assessed the following features: involvement of a major nerve, intramuscular location, lesion morphology, entering nerve sign, exiting nerve sign, target sign, fascicular sign, split fat sign, and ancient change (cystic change). Inter-observer agreement was assessed with Cohen's kappa coefficient. Histological diagnosis was based on either image-guided needle biopsy or resection histology. RESULTS The study included 9 males and 15 females with mean age 50 years (range: 24-78 years). Nine tumours (35%) involved a major nerve including spinal roots (5), radial (1), median (1), tibial (1), and axillary (1), while 5 (21%) tumours were intramuscular. The mean tumour size was 4.2 cm (standard deviation of 2.4 cm). The frequency of MRI features was as follows: lobular contour (71%; 17/24), ancient change (38%; 9/24), fascicular sign (17%; 4/24), entering nerve sign (21%; 5/24), exiting nerve sign (13%; 3/24), target sign (13%; 3/24), and split fat sign (8%; 2/24). Inter-observer agreement was high, ranging from 0.7 to 0.83. CONCLUSIONS HPNST infrequently demonstrate the classical MRI signs of benign peripheral nerve sheath tumours, but commonly have a lobular morphology and can show ancient/cystic change. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE This is the first study in the literature analysing the MRI features of histologically proven HPNST. HPNST infrequently shows the classical MRI signs that would be expected with benign peripheral nerve sheath tumours although commonly have a lobular morphology and show cystic change.
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- Saurabh Singh
- Department of Medical Imaging, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust, London HA8 0AD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Histopathology, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
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Kao WT, Chu CY, Shen KH. Hybrid Schwannoma/Neurofibroma of the Neck: A Case Report. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2023:1455613231200834. [PMID: 37747125 DOI: 10.1177/01455613231200834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Neck hybrid schwannoma/neurofibromas are uncommon and classified as peripheral nerve sheath tumors (PNSTs). PNSTs develop from soft tissues, of which schwannoma, perineurioma, and neurofibroma are the most common. Hybrid PNSTs consist of more than 1 type of PNST, such as hybrid schwannoma/neurofibromas. The exact epidemiology and pathogenesis of these tumors are still largely unknown because of the limited studies on this topic. Such tumors can spread over the soft tissues, although most cases reported involve the subcutaneous layer or dermis. Some studies have suggested that hybrid schwannoma/neurofibromas may be associated with neurofibromatosis. We present a case of a 51-year-old female patient with a neck hybrid schwannoma/neurofibroma diagnosed by histopathology and immunohistochemistry. The patient was referred to the neurology department for neurofibromatosis screening, which reported negative results. After 12 months, the patient showed no evidence of tumor recurrence.
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- Wei-Ting Kao
- Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taitung
- Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei
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- Department of Pathology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taitung
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taitung
- Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei
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Leite AA, Mariz BALA, Oliveira LA, Assunção Júnior JNR, Almeida OPD, Vargas PA. Hybrid Neurofibroma/Schwannoma of the Oral Cavity: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review. Int J Surg Pathol 2023; 31:695-701. [PMID: 35971291 DOI: 10.1177/10668969221117978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumors show combined features of more than one type of conventional benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors. There are few cases reported of hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumors in the head and neck region. A 68-year-old female patient was referred for evaluation of an oral swelling lasting five years. Intraoral examination revealed a small mobile nodule located in the lower vestibule. The patient underwent excisional biopsy and microscopic evaluation showed typical features of neurofibroma enclosing areas with palisading nuclei compatible with Antoni A pattern, which are seen in schwannomas. These regions showed strong and diffuse immunoreactivity for S100 protein and moderate positivity in the neurofibroma area. CD34 was positive in the neurofibroma area and entrapped axons were positive for neurofilament. The final diagnosis was oral hybrid neurofibroma-schwannoma tumor. Hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumors, although extremely rare, may arise within the oral cavity. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first neurofibroma-schwannoma tumor reported in the oral cavity. Recognizing hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumors as a distinct clinicopathological entity is important because they may also be associated with syndromic disorders.
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- Amanda Almeida Leite
- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil
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Aru MG, Davis JL, Stacy GS, Mills MK, Yablon CM, Hanrahan CJ, McCallum R, Nomura EC, Hansford BG. Beyond schwannomas and neurofibromas: a radiological and histopathological review of lesser-known benign lesions that arise in association with peripheral nerves. Skeletal Radiol 2023; 52:649-669. [PMID: 36280619 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-022-04207-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Peripheral nerve sheath tumors comprise a significant percentage of both benign and malignant soft tissue tumors. The vast majority of these lesions are schwannomas and neurofibromas, which most radiologists are familiar with including the well-described multimodality imaging features. However, numerous additional often under-recognized benign entities associated with nerves exist. These rarer entities are becoming increasingly encountered with the proliferation of cross-sectional imaging, particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It is important for the radiologist to have a basic understanding of these entities as many have near-pathognomonic MR imaging features as well as specific clinical presentations that when interpreted in concert, often allows for a limited differential or single best diagnosis. The ability to provide a prospective, pre-intervention diagnosis based solely on imaging and clinical presentation is crucial as several of these entities are "do not touch" lesions, for which even a biopsy may have deleterious consequences. To our knowledge, the majority of these benign entities associated with nerves have only been described in scattered case reports or small case series. Therefore, the aim of this article is to provide a radiopathologic comprehensive review of these benign entities that arise in association with nerves with a focus on characteristic MRI features, unique histopathologic findings, and entity specific clinical exam findings/presentation.
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- Marco G Aru
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR, 97239, USA.
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- Department of Pathology, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, L-471, Portland, OR, 97239, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC2026, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, University of Utah, 30 N 1900 E, Rm #1A71, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr, TC2910Q, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR, 97239, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, L-471, Portland, OR, 97239, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR, 97239, USA
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Lenartowicz KA, Monie DD, Amrami KK, Klein CJ, Giannini C, Spinner RJ. Hybrid tumors with perineurioma components: a systematic review of the literature and illustrative case. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2023; 165:935-945. [PMID: 36396843 PMCID: PMC10073291 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-022-05413-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumors (HPNST) are a newly recognized class of peripheral nerve sheath tumor, composed of at least two areas characteristic of perineurioma, schwannoma, or neurofibroma. The literature consists only of case reports and small series; therefore, we present an illustrative case and an analysis of all reported cases of HPNST with a perineurioma component in the literature. METHODS A systematic search of the literature was performed to identify all reported cases of hybrid perineurioma-schwannoma or perineurioma-neurofibroma in the world's literature. Individual cases were analyzed for demographics, clinical features, imaging, and outcomes. RESULTS A total of 159 cases were identified across 41 studies. Hybrid tumors tended to present in mid-adulthood (median 38.5 years), predominantly affected females (57%, 89/156), as a painless (63%, 63/100) mass, or swelling. Ten patients (10/74, 14%) had a history of neurofibromatosis 1, and 2 patients a history of neurofibromatosis 2 (2/74, 3%). The majority (78%, 122/157) of cases occurred superficially, most commonly in the lower extremity (25%, 39/157). Perineurioma-schwannoma was the most reported (86%, 137/159) pathologic diagnosis, with 3 cases presenting with malignant features. Two cases reocurred after resection. CONCLUSION HPNST tend to occur in mid-adulthood and present as slowly progressive, painless, superficial masses, with a heterogeneous appearance on imaging. These entities pose a unique diagnostic challenge and likely remain under-recognized in the literature and current clinical practice. They pose low risk of recurrence or malignant transformation, and future work regarding the association with neurofibromatosis and genetic profiles is needed.
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- Karina A Lenartowicz
- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, MN, 55905, Rochester, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, MN, 55905, Rochester, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, MN, 55905, Rochester, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, MN, 55905, Rochester, USA
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, MN, 55905, Rochester, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, MN, 55905, Rochester, USA.
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Santana N, Hemapriya G, Shakthivel RM, Karunakaran VC. An update on oral peripheral nerve sheath tumors. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2022; 26:541-552. [PMID: 37082073 PMCID: PMC10112101 DOI: 10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_441_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 04/22/2023] Open
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Peripheral nerve sheath tumors (PNSTs) are defined as type of sarcomas that develops in cells which forms a protective sheath (covering) around the peripheral nerve, i.e., the cells of myelin sheath. Nerve tumors are of neuroectodermal in origin as it was composed of small rounded ectodermal cells that affect exclusively soft tissues. PNSTs are most common neoplasm with classic clinicopathological features, but they are diagnostically challenging. They consist of wide spectrum of tumors ranging from benign tumors to malignant nerve sheath tumors and its prevalent in oral tissues. Diagnosis of PNSTs are quite hectic but made possible by histopathology and immunohistological markers.
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- N Santana
- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Salazar-Huayna L, Naranjo L, Romagosa C, Arcediano MÁ, Siurana S, Ramón y Cajal S, Dinarès C. Hybrid neurofibroma/schwannoma of the orbit. REVISTA ESPAÑOLA DE PATOLOGÍA 2022; 56:140-143. [PMID: 37061243 DOI: 10.1016/j.patol.2022.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Hybrid neurofibroma/schwannoma is a rare variant of hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumours (HPNST). A Medline search up to December 2021 identified only six cases of this tumour in the orbit. We report the case of a 78-year-old man who presented with left exophthalmos. Computed tomography showed a left intraconal orbital mass. The clinico-radiological diagnosis was consistent with an intraconal cavernous angioma. Orbitotomy was performed, obtaining an 18×16×11mm mass. Two different morphologies were seen microscopically, diagnostic of hybrid neurofibroma/schwannoma. HPNSTs of the orbit are uncommon and most reported cases showed a hybrid neurofibroma/schwannoma morphology. Hybrid neurofibroma/schwannomas have been associated with neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. Local recurrences have been reported. The correct identification of these tumours is important due to their potential use as a syndromic marker.
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Chaturvedi HT, Chaturvedi C, Nandy DJ. Hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumor of parapharyngeal space having features of neurofibroma and schwannoma in an 8-year-old child - A rare entity. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2022; 26:S96-S102. [PMID: 35450249 PMCID: PMC9017848 DOI: 10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_123_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Tumors of the parapharyngeal space (PPS) are extremely rare inpediatric age group. Out of all head-and-neck neoplasms, PPS tumors comprise only 0.5%. Majority of neoplasms in poststyloid PPS are neurogenic tumors. Conventional benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor (PNST) includes neurofibromas, schwannomas and perineuriomas. Hybrid PNSTs are rare entities having combined features of more than one histologic type, and the World Health Organization Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System, in the latest 2016, 4th edition, has recently recognized and published it. The most common hybrid tumor is schwannoma/perineuroma followed by neurofibroma/schwannoma and neurofibroma/perineuroma. Here, we are reporting a hybrid PNST which was completely excised and having combined features of neurofibroma and schwannoma, confirmed by both histopathologically and immunohistochemically, in an 8-year-old child, in PPS.
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Inomata K, Iizuka Y, Koshi H, Takasawa E, Mieda T, Ishiwata S, Kakuta Y, Tomomatsu Y, Honda A, Ito S, Chikuda H. Sporadic Hybrid Neurofibroma-Schwannoma Arising from a Spinal Nerve Root in the Cervical Spine: A Case Report. Spine Surg Relat Res 2022; 6:86-89. [PMID: 35224252 PMCID: PMC8842356 DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2020-0219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- Kazuhiro Inomata
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Clinical Department of Pathology, Gunma University Hospital
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine
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Debs P, Fayad LM, Ahlawat S. MR Neurography of Peripheral Nerve Tumors and Tumor-Mimics. Semin Roentgenol 2022; 57:232-240. [DOI: 10.1053/j.ro.2022.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Haghayeghi K, Telang G, Chen S, Bevivino J, Mangray S, Hui Y, Robinson-Bostom L. A Rare Perineurioma/Granular Cell Tumor Hybrid Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. Am J Dermatopathol 2021; 42:762-765. [PMID: 31977319 DOI: 10.1097/dad.0000000000001606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumors (PNSTs) are rare benign composite neoplasms demonstrating features of multiple endogenous nerve sheath cell types. Hybrid PNSTs with granular cell components are exceedingly rare. Only a handful number of hybrid PNSTs composed of granular cell tumor and perineurioma have been described to date. We present a rare hybrid of perineurioma and granular cell tumor and review the literature.
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- Koorosh Haghayeghi
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. Dr. Mangray is now with the Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH. Dr. Hui is now with the Memorial Sloan Kattering Institude; and
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. Dr. Mangray is now with the Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH. Dr. Hui is now with the Memorial Sloan Kattering Institude; and
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- Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. Dr. Mangray is now with the Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH. Dr. Hui is now with the Memorial Sloan Kattering Institude; and
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. Dr. Mangray is now with the Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH. Dr. Hui is now with the Memorial Sloan Kattering Institude; and
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Lanigan LG, Russell DS, Woolard KD, Pardo ID, Godfrey V, Jortner BS, Butt MT, Bolon B. Comparative Pathology of the Peripheral Nervous System. Vet Pathol 2020; 58:10-33. [PMID: 33016246 DOI: 10.1177/0300985820959231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The peripheral nervous system (PNS) relays messages between the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the body. Despite this critical role and widespread distribution, the PNS is often overlooked when investigating disease in diagnostic and experimental pathology. This review highlights key features of neuroanatomy and physiology of the somatic and autonomic PNS, and appropriate PNS sampling and processing techniques. The review considers major classes of PNS lesions including neuronopathy, axonopathy, and myelinopathy, and major categories of PNS disease including toxic, metabolic, and paraneoplastic neuropathies; infectious and inflammatory diseases; and neoplasms. This review describes a broad range of common PNS lesions and their diagnostic criteria and provides many useful references for pathologists who perform PNS evaluations as a regular or occasional task in their comparative pathology practice.
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Bergamini ML, Noberto LPM, Torres GBMDA, Soares HA, Martins F, Costa ALF, de Souza SOCM, Braz-Silva PH. Primary intra-osseous Hybrid Schwannoma-Perineurioma in the mandible. J Clin Exp Dent 2020; 12:e888-e891. [PMID: 32994880 PMCID: PMC7511049 DOI: 10.4317/jced.57035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Benign nerve sheath tumours include perineuriomas, schwannomas and neurofibromas. Hybrid schwannoma-perineurioma represents a cutaneous, subcutaneous or occasionally intra-osseous tumour with schwannian cytomorphology and perineurioma-like architecture consisting of a mixture of both types of cells. These tumours can develop at any age and there is no gender-predilection. Tongue is the most frequently affected site, followed by palate, mouth floor, jugal mucosa, lips and, more rarely, mandible. We present a case of hybrid tumour with schwannoma-perineurioma morphology located on the right mandibular body (intra-osseous) of a 54-year-old female patient. The tumour was symptomatic and evolving for six months. Microscopically, it was encapsulated and highly cellularised, presenting fascicular aspect and exhibiting scant mitotic activity. The tumour consisted of distinct cellular populations involving fusiform cells, cells with wavy and hyperchromatic nucleus or even epithelioid cells. Positive immunostaining for S-100 and epithelial membrane antigen (EMA) was observed. The lesion was completely removed under general anaesthesia, with the patient showing no clinical or radiographic sign of relapse after two-year follow-up. Despite the limited knowledge on the pathogenesis of Hybrid Schwannoma-Perineurioma, these tumours seem to present a non-aggressive biological behaviour. Conservative surgery provides adequate solution without recurrence, even after a long-term follow-up. Key words:Nerve sheath tumours, Schwannoma, Perineurioma, Immunohistochemistry.
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- Mariana-Lobo Bergamini
- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Odontology, Municipal Hospital Carmino Caricchio, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, University of Santo Amaro, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.,Laboratory of Virology, Institute of Tropical Medicine of São Paulo, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Alomair A, Dababo M, Velagapudi S. Supraclavicular Solitary Hybrid Schwannoma/Neurofibroma: A Case Report. Cureus 2020; 12:e8531. [PMID: 32665878 PMCID: PMC7352814 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.8531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Peripheral nerve sheath tumors (PNSTs) are benign lesions arising from the connective tissue sheath surrounding the neurons and are labeled schwannoma, perineurioma, or neurofibroma according to their histopathological characteristics. Lesions with a mixture of two or more of the aforementioned tumors are known as hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumors (HPNSTs). These hybrid tumors have been described as rare entities. In this report, we present a case of a solitary hybrid schwannoma/neurofibroma in an unusual location.
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- Alanoud Alomair
- Otolaryngology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, SAU
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- Anatomic Pathology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, SAU
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- Otolaryngology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, SAU
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Hong S, Hara T. Hybrid nerve sheath tumor in the orbit: A case report and review of literature. Surg Neurol Int 2019; 10:250. [PMID: 31893151 PMCID: PMC6935963 DOI: 10.25259/sni_542_2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background: In neurosurgical practice, we rarely encounter hybrid nerve sheath tumors (HNST) in the orbit. We recently had a patient of this rare tumor. We believe that this is the first report where we resected the tumor transcranially. Case Description: A 54-year-old male presented with the left proptosis and intraconal tumor of 43 mm. We performed fronto-orbital craniotomy to resect the tumor mass. His proptosis completely improved and discharged home with a modified Rankin Scale of 1. Conclusion: Transcranial resection of orbital HNST was a safe and effective way to treat. Since we do not have much data regarding this rare tumor, we need to accumulate more cases.
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- Sukwoo Hong
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tokyo Hospital, Bunkyo-ku
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Toranomon Hospital, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Benign peripheral nerve tumors encompass a wide range of neoplasms and non-neoplastic tumor like lesions. Some of these lesions if not encountered in the setting of genetic syndromes, are occurring sporadically. The principles of oncology should be respectfully followed in every step of diagnostic approach and surgical management. Albeit, classified as benign, some of them do have different level of malignant potential, thus the treating physicians should be aware of that to avoid possible pitfalls with devastating outcomes. This article reviews the most common benign peripheral nerve tumors discussing the clinicopathological findings, imaging appearance and the current trend in their approach.
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- Zinon T Kokkalis
- University of Patras, School of Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Department of Orthopaedics, Rio-Patras, Greece.
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- Second Department of Orthopaedics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Konstantopouleio General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Orthopaedics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- University of Patras, School of Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Department of Orthopaedics, Rio-Patras, Greece
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- "Panayotis N. Soucacos" Orthopaedic Research & Education Center (OREC), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Kilic Bagir E, Acikalin A, Gonlusen G, Zorludemir S, Deveci MA. Hibrid periferik sinir kılıfı tümörleri. CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.17826/cumj.491823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Lang Y, Liu D, Xiang P, Wang J, Li Y. Primary intraosseous hybrid epithelioid schwannoma/perineurioma in the proximal tibia: a case report of benign hybrid neoplasm with local hypercellularity. Diagn Pathol 2019; 14:51. [PMID: 31153384 PMCID: PMC6545219 DOI: 10.1186/s13000-019-0829-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background As a new entity included in the 4th edition of the WHO classification of tumours of soft tissue and bone in 2013, hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumours are benign composite neoplasms that demonstrate features of more than one type of nerve sheath tumour, with a wide age distribution and a predilection for superficial location. Those involving deep sites are relatively rare. To the best of our knowledge, only one case of primary intraosseous hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumours has been documented. In this article, we report another case of hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumours occurring in bone with different clinical, radiological and pathological features from those in the previously reported cases. Case presentation A 28-year-old female presented with a painful nodule in the right tibia. Radiological examination revealed an oval eccentric osteolytic lesion in the proximal tibia. Histologically, the circumscribed but unencapsulated lesion demonstrated biphasic cellular differentiation. Bland, small epithelioid cells arranged in clusters in the myxoid or collagenous stroma and inconspicuous spindle cells scattered in the hypercellular areas were suggested to originate from Schwann cells according to the detection of S100. Both the elongated spindle cells with thin, wavy nuclei and the spindle cells in fascicular or storiform pattern in hypercellular areas showed a positive immunoreaction for epithelial membrane antigen, indicating perineurial differentiation. Based on histological and immunochemical examinations, the patient was diagnosed with hybrid epithelioid schwannoma/perineurioma. The lesion was resected and has not recurred for 8 months since resection. Conclusion The present case is the second primary intraosseous hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumour to be reported. This is also the first reported intraosseous tumour composed of epithelioid schwannoma and perineurioma with hypercellularity, indicating diverse involvement sites and a wide range of histological features among hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumours. Awareness of such diversity is critical for accurate diagnoses. The morphological overlap with other spindle and epithelioid cell neoplasms, especially pure peripheral nerve sheath tumours, requires that immunochemical and molecular examinations be used as objective tools to provide the necessary information for a differential diagnosis. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13000-019-0829-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Yuejiao Lang
- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Central People's Hospital of Zhanjiang, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, People's Republic of China.
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Schwannoma híbrido gástrico/perineurioma. Cir Esp 2019; 97:292-294. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2018.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Revised: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Facial nerve schwannomas are benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors that arise from Schwann cells, and most commonly present with facial paresis and/or hearing loss. Computed tomography and MRI are critical to diagnosis. Management decisions are based on tumor size, facial function, and hearing status. Observation is usually the best option in patients with good facial function. For patients with poor facial function, the authors favor surgical resection with facial reanimation. There is growing evidence to support radiation treatment in patients with progressively worsening moderate facial paresis and growing tumors.
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