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Adil Aytaç1, Uğur Dönmez1, Bahar Yanık Keyik1
1Department of Radiology, Balıkesir University Faculty of Medicine, Balıkesir, Turkey.
Radiology Case Reports
|December 11, 2025
Summary
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) can mimic benign conditions after trauma. Advanced imaging like superb microvascular imaging (SMI) and MRI aids in early detection of these aggressive soft tissue sarcomas.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are rare, aggressive soft tissue sarcomas.
- These tumors can present insidiously, often mimicking benign post-traumatic lesions.
- Delayed diagnosis of MPNSTs can lead to poorer patient outcomes.

