Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor in the maxilla. Clinical сase

Abstract

A clinical case of the malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor is presented. It is a rare tumor in the head and neck area. The tumor arises from Schwann cells, its malignant potential is unclear. This low-growing tumor is presenting as a solitary nodule. To make a precise diagnosis immunohistochemistry assay is used. Surgical approach provides good long-term outcome.

Keywords

• shwannoma
• peripheral nerve sheath malignant tumor
• solitary tumor
• malignant tumors of head and neck