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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2026

Case Report: Anlotinib combined with radiotherapy achieves sustained disease control in advanced malignant melanotic nerve sheath tumor.

Huizhan Zhu, Wei Shen, Han Yang, Xiaoyang Han, Weiwei Li, Jinling Xie, Yong Tan, Ping Lu, Yinghua Ji, Yana Zhang

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Article in Frontiers in oncology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Huizhan ZhuDepartment of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, China.
Wei ShenDepartment of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, China.
Han YangDepartment of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, China.
Xiaoyang HanDepartment of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, China.
Weiwei LiDepartment of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, China.
Jinling XieDepartment of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, China.
Yong TanDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, China.
Ping LuDepartment of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, China.
Yinghua JiDepartment of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, China.
Yana ZhangDepartment of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, China.

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Abstract

Background: Malignant melanotic nerve sheath tumor (MMNST) is a rare and aggressive subtype of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) characterized by melanin-producing cells. Due to its rarity, there is currently no standardized therapeutic strategy, posing significant challenges in selecting effective treatment modalities. Case summary: We report the first documented case of a 54-year-old female with recurrent MMNST and multiple pulmonary metastases. Following local radiotherapy combined with systemic anlotinib treatment, the patient achieved prolonged progression-free survival (PFS) exceeding 32 months. Conclusion: This case suggests that anlotinib combined with radiotherapy may be an effective therapeutic option for advanced MMNST, providing valuable clinical evidence for managing this malignancy.

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anlotinibmalignant melanotic nerve sheath tumormetastasisradiotherapytargeted therapy

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