Pediatric Peripheral Nerve Tumors

Jennifer Baccon, John C. Wellons, Elias B. Rizk

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Abstract

Peripheral nerve tumors in the pediatric population are most often schwannomas, neurofibromas or malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs). However, a wide variety of tumors, including reactive, hyperplastic, benign and malignant entities can be seen in children and are explored here. Tumors of the peripheral nerve are generally classified based upon the cell type which they resemble. The genetic association of peripheral nerve tumors with neurofibromatosis and Carney complex is discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNerves and Nerve Injuries
Subtitle of host publicationPain, Treatment, Injury, Disease and Future Directions: Vol 2
PublisherElsevier
Pages839-846
Number of pages8
Volume2
ISBN (Electronic)9780128026533
ISBN (Print)9780128026953
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2015

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Medicine

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