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Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is rare, but its association with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is well known. A 56-year-old man with NF1 was referred to our hospital for investigation of dyspnea. Computed tomography showed a huge mass occupying the right thorax and invading the inferior vena cava. A salvage resection was performed to alleviate the developing hypoxemia. Histological examination confirmed an MPNST. The tumor regrew rapidly and the patient died 6 weeks after the resection. This case report reinforces the importance of monitoring patients with NF1 carefully because of their increased risk of the development of malignant neoplasms.
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Kawachi, R., Takei, H., Furuyashiki, G. et al. A malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the mediastinum in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1: Report of a case. Surg Today 38, 945–947 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-008-3764-0
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