Abstract:Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) are a rare form of soft tissue sarcoma which may occur sporadically in the general population or in association with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), and are highly aggressive and often fatal. NF1 patients are at a greater risk for the development of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors than the general population. Current therapy relies upon surgical resection with adjuvant chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. Clinical trials using Reolysin (Respiratory Enteric… Show more
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