How Effective Are Noninvasive Tests for Diagnosing Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors in Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1? Diagnosing MPNST in NF1 Patients.
Maria T SchwabeStanislav SpiridonovElizabeth L YanikJack W JenningsTravis HillenMaria PonisioDouglas J McDonaldFarrokh DehdashtiCara A CiprianoPublished in: Sarcoma (2019)
MRI and PET were more effective at diagnosing MPNST than clinical features. We created an algorithm for preoperative evaluation of peripheral nerve sheath tumors in NF1 patients, for which additional validation will be indicated.