Primary malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the liver: a case report and literature review - Takeaways - MDSpire

Primary malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the liver: a case report and literature review

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  • Xue Hu

  • Lei Zhou

  • Yue Tian

  • XingLan Li

  • Tao Lu

  • June 12, 2026

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    Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a rare neoplasm, primarily arising from Schwann cells, and is often linked to neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1).

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    This case study presents a 56-year-old female with primary hepatic MPNST, a condition that is extremely rare and typically presents with nonspecific symptoms.

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    Radiological findings revealed a hypovascular hepatic lesion, which was confirmed as MPNST through pathological examination after radical resection.

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    Serum tumor markers were normal, highlighting the diagnostic challenge of differentiating hepatic MPNST from other liver tumors like hepatocellular carcinoma.

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    The patient has shown no signs of recurrence or metastasis during a two-year follow-up, contributing valuable data to the limited literature on hepatic MPNST.

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