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Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the superficial cervical plexus with parotid extension
1Service de stomatologie et de chirurgie maxillo-faciale et esthétique, CHU Habib Bourguiba, route de l'Ain, 3000 Sfax, Tunisia.
Introduction:
Cervical locations of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) are rare, at less than 1% of malignant tumors of this region.
Case Report:
A 53-year-old woman presented with a lateral cervical swelling involving the parotid region. Histology was in favor of MPNST. Adjuvant radiotherapy was indicated because of the infiltrating nature of the tumor. At 2 years' follow-up, there was no recurrence.
Discussion:
Clinical diagnosis is difficult in cervical MPNST. Only histology with immunohistochemistry can establish the correct diagnosis. Treatment requires complete surgical resection and regular clinical follow-up.
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