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Maxillofacial malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours.

C Colmenero1, T Rivers, M Patron

  • 1Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, C.S. La Paz, Universidad Autónoma, Madrid, Spain.

Journal of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery : Official Publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) in the maxillofacial area are rare. This review highlights their challenging clinical and pathological features, emphasizing high recurrence rates and the need for effective management strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pathology
  • Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) are rare and aggressive neoplasms.
  • Maxillofacial MPNST present unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to anatomical complexity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical and pathological characteristics of MPNST in the maxillofacial region.
  • To evaluate treatment outcomes and recurrence patterns for these rare tumors.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 7 patients with maxillofacial MPNST.
  • Analysis of clinical data, pathological findings, immunohistochemistry (S-100 protein), and electron microscopy.
  • Evaluation of surgical treatment, radiotherapy, and follow-up data.

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Main Results:

  • Seven cases (5 male, 2 female; age 7-80) of maxillofacial MPNST were identified.
  • Common sites included parotid area and infratemporal fossa; 2 patients had a history of neurofibroma/von Recklinghausen's disease.
  • High rates of positive surgical margins (5/7), recurrence (6/7), and metastasis (1/7) were observed. S-100 protein was positive in 6/7 cases.

Conclusions:

  • Maxillofacial MPNST are aggressive with a high propensity for recurrence and metastasis.
  • Early diagnosis and complete surgical resection are crucial, though challenging.
  • Multidisciplinary management including radiotherapy may be necessary for optimal outcomes.