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ArticleRadiology case reports2025

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the shoulder: A rare case highlighting the role of multimodal management.

Oukassem Siham, Abourak Chaimae, Sqalli Houssaini Abdelkader, Guennouni Asma, Moatassim Billah Nabil, Ittimad Nassar, Imrani Kaoutar, Iraqui Iman, Derqaoui Sabrine, Znati Kaoutar

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Oukassem SihamRadiology Central Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Abourak ChaimaeRadiology Central Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Sqalli Houssaini AbdelkaderRadiology Central Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Guennouni AsmaRadiology Central Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Moatassim Billah NabilRadiology Central Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Ittimad NassarRadiology Central Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Imrani KaoutarRadiology Central Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Iraqui ImanDepartment of Pathology, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center. Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Derqaoui SabrineDepartment of Pathology, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center. Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Znati KaoutarDepartment of Pathology, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center. Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

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Abstract

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are rare and aggressive sarcomas often associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) or prior radiation therapy. We report the case of a 26-year-old male who presented with a rapidly enlarging, painful mass in the left shoulder initially misdiagnosed as an abscess. MRI revealed a large extra-compartmental lesion with heterogeneous enhancement infiltrating the trapezius muscle. Histopathology confirmed MPNST, showing high mitotic activity (16/10 HPF), 10% necrosis, and a Ki-67 index of 40%, with diffuse Sox10 and focal S100 positivity. The patient received neoadjuvant radiotherapy followed by complete surgical excision and defect reconstruction using a pedicled trapezius flap and a split-thickness skin graft. This case highlights the importance of early imaging, multidisciplinary planning, and multimodal treatment in the management of MPNSTs.

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