Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Aug 6, 2021; 9(22): 6457-6463
Published online Aug 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i22.6457
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor in an elderly patient with superficial spreading melanoma: A case report
Chong-Miao Yang, Jia-Min Li, Rui Wang, Li-Gong Lu
Chong-Miao Yang, Jia-Min Li, Department of Medical Imaging, Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated with Jinan University, Zhuhai People’s Hospital, Zhuhai 519000, Guangdong Province, China
Chong-Miao Yang, Jia-Min Li, Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated with Jinan University, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China
Rui Wang, Department of Pathology, Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated with Jinan University, Zhuhai People’s Hospital, Zhuhai 519000, Guangdong Province, China
Li-Gong Lu, Zhuhai Interventional Medical Center, Zhuhai Precision Medical Center, Zhuhai People’s Hospital of Jinan University, Zhuhai 519000, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Yang CM and Li JM were the patient’s radiologists, reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Li JM reviewed the case and followed up with the patient; Wang R was the patient’s pathologist; Lu LG was responsible for revision of the manuscript and approval of the manuscript; all authors issued final approval for the submission of this article.
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Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Li-Gong Lu, BMed, MD, PhD, Professor, Zhuhai Interventional Medical Center, Zhuhai Precision Medical Center, Zhuhai People's Hospital of Jinan University, No. 79 Kangning Road, Zhuhai 519000, Guangdong Province, China. luligong1969@126.com
Received: March 29, 2021
Peer-review started: March 29, 2021
First decision: April 28, 2021
Revised: May 6, 2021
Accepted: May 26, 2021
Article in press: May 26, 2021
Published online: August 6, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor is a rare peripheral nerve sarcoma originating from the peripheral nerve. We report the first patient with a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor and a clinical history of superficial spreading melanoma. Various imaging examinations showed no signs of nerve origin, but magnetic resonance imaging examination showed invasion of surrounding soft tissues, suggesting the aggressiveness of the tumor. An extended resection was performed. The patient received adjuvant radiotherapy following histopathological confirmation of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor. Magnetic resonance imaging provided clinical support for evaluation of the surgical area before the operation.