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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2021; 9(24): 7117-7122
Published online Aug 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i24.7117
Reconstruction of the chest wall after resection of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor: A case report
Xiang Guo, Wei-Ming Wu, Lei Wang, Yi Yang
Xiang Guo, Wei-Ming Wu, Lei Wang, Yi Yang, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai 200233, China
Author contributions: All authors substantially contributed to the manuscript; Guo X, Wu WM, Wang L, and Yang Y performed the surgery; Guo X and Yang Y took part in the diagnosis, treatment decision, and manuscript writing; Guo X and Yang Y were the major contributors in writing the manuscript; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Xiang Guo, MD, Surgeon, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, No. 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China. guoxiangsjtu@163.com
Received: January 1, 2021
Peer-review started: January 1, 2021
First decision: May 24, 2021
Revised: May 27, 2021
Accepted: July 6, 2021
Article in press: July 6, 2021
Published online: August 26, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are a group of rare and aggressive sarcomas that often arise from major peripheral nerves and represent a notable challenge to efficacious treatment. We present a rare case of MPNST of the chest wall in a female cellist who initially presented with a pathological rib fracture. We used the Synthes MatrixRib Precontoured Plate system to reconstruct her chest wall and restore its appearance. The mainstay of treatment for MPNST remains resection with tumor-free margins. Furthermore, functional reconstructions can play an important role in improving functional status.