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Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor

ORPHA:3148· ICD-10 C47.9

Definition

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a rare and often aggressive soft tissue sarcoma occurring in a wide range of anatomical sites.

Prevalence
1-9 / 100 000
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
Adolescent, Adult, Childhood, Elderly, Infancy