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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2003;33(1): 105-107.
Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor of the Cauda Equina in Type I Neurofibromatosis: Case Report.
Dong Chan Lee, Jae Keon Kim, Kyoung Suok Cho, Moon Chan Kim
Department of Neurosurgery, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Uijeongbu, Korea. cordkim@cmc.cuk.ac.kr
ABSTRACT
We report a case of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor in the cauda equina, which was associated with neurofibromatosis type I. The tissue specimen acquired from the mass of cauda equina was transformed from benign to malignant form within 3 months. We report this case with review of the literatures.
Key Words: Nerve sheath tumor; Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor; Neurofibromatosis type I; Cauda equina
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