A malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) (also known as malignant schwannoma, neurofibrosarcoma, and neurosarcoma) is a form of cancer of the connective tissue surrounding nerves. Given its origin and behavior it is classified as a sarcoma. About half the cases are diagnosed in people with neurofibromatosis; the lifetime risk for an MPNST in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 is 8-13%. MPNST with rhabdomyoblastomatous component are called malignant triton tumors. The first-line treatment is surgical resection with wide margins. Chemotherapy (e.g. high-dose doxorubicin) and often radiotherapy are done as adjuvant and/or neoadjuvant treatment. Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors are a rare type of cancer that arise from the soft tissue that surrounds nerves. They are a type of sarcoma. Most malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors arise from the nerve plexuses that distribute nerves into the limbs-the brachial and lumbar plexuses-or from nerves as they arise from the trunk. ...

Telomerase activity (TA) and the expression of its enzymatic subunits, which have been demonstrated in many tumors, remain poorly investigated in tumors associated with neurofibromatosis type I (NFI). In this study, we analysed the association of TA and the expression of telomerase RNA (TR) and telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) in 23 malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) (17 high grade and 6 low grade tumors), 11 plexiform neurofibromas (PNF) and 6 dermal neurofibromas (DNF). TA was studied using telomerase repeat amplification protocol (TRAP) assay and expression of TR and TERT was investigated using reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) and real-time PCR. TA was detected in 14 out of 17 (82%) high grade MPNST, whereas all 6 low grade MPNST and 17 benign tumors were telomerase negative. The TERT transcripts were detected in all high grade MPNST, 50% of the low grade MPNST, and 4 benign tumors. However, the expression level of the TERT strikingly correlated with TA and high grade ...

BACKGROUND: Parapharyngeal space tumours are uncommon and represent 0.5-1 per cent of all head and neck neoplasms; 20-30 per cent of these are malignant. Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours are rare and mostly encountered in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1. Only four cases of parapharyngeal space tumours have been reported in the English language in patients without neurofibromatosis type 1. CASE REPORT: We report the case of a 64-year-old man with no stigmata of neurofibromatosis type 1, in whom a mass in the left pre-styloid region of the parapharyngeal space was an incidental finding following magnetic resonance imaging for investigation of cervical spine problems. The mass was consequently removed using a transcervical approach. A histological review revealed a low-grade malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour. DISCUSSION: We consider the pathophysiology of this highly malignant tumour as well as the challenging anatomy of the parapharyngeal space and the surgical and other therapeutic

TY - JOUR. T1 - Imatinib mesylate for plexiform neurofibromas in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1. T2 - A phase 2 trial. AU - Robertson, Kent. AU - Nalepa, Grzegorz. AU - Yang, Feng Chun. AU - Bowers, Daniel C.. AU - Ho, Chang. AU - Hutchins, Gary. AU - Croop, James. AU - Vik, Terry. AU - Denne, Scott. AU - Parada, Luis F.. AU - Hingtgen, Cynthia M.. AU - Walsh, Larry. AU - Yu, Menggang. AU - Pradhan, Kamnesh. AU - Edwards-Brown, Mary K.. AU - Cohen, Mervyn D.. AU - Fletcher, James. AU - Travers, Jeffrey. AU - Staser, Karl W.. AU - Lee, Melissa W.. AU - Sherman, Marcie R.. AU - Davis, Cynthia J.. AU - Miller, Lucy C.. AU - Ingram, David. AU - Clapp, D.. PY - 2012/12. Y1 - 2012/12. N2 - Background: Plexiform neurofibromas are slow-growing chemoradiotherapy-resistant tumours arising in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Currently, there are no viable therapeutic options for patients with plexiform neurofibromas that cannot be surgically removed because of their proximity to vital ...

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TY - JOUR. T1 - Histopathologic investigation of a case of meningioangiomatosis not associated with von Recklinghausens disease. AU - Kunishio, Katsuzo. AU - Yamamoto, Yuji. AU - Sunami, Norio. AU - Satoh, Toru. AU - Asari, Shoji. AU - Yoshino, Tadashi. AU - Ohtuki, Yuji. PY - 1987/6. Y1 - 1987/6. N2 - A case of meningioangiomatosis not associated with von Recklinghausens disease is reported. Microscopically, irregularly branched blood vessels extending into the gray matter from the meningeal surface are surrounded by a concentric arrangement of proliferating spindle-formed cells. Ultrastructurally these proliferating cells are composed of elongated heterochromatin-rich nuclei and slender cytoplasm-containing microfilaments, occasionally associated with desmosomal junctions and basal laminalike structures. Judging from these findings, together with a negative immune reaction for S-100 protein, the histogenesis of these proliferating cells is most probably meningothelial in origin.. AB - A case ...

Legius syndrome (LS) is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by cafe au lait spots. It was first described in 2007 and is often mistaken for neurofibromatosis type I (NF-1), it is caused by mutations in the SPRED1 gene, it is also known as Neurofibromatosis Type 1-like syndrome (NFLS). The condition is a RASopathy, developmental syndromes due to germline mutations in genes Nearly all individuals show multiple café au lait spots.Features common in neurofibromatosis - Lisch nodules, bone abnormalities, neurofibromas, optic pathway gliomas and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors - are absent in this condition Symptoms however, may include: Freckles Lipomas Macrocephaly Learning disabilities ADHD Developmental delay In terms of the genetics of Legius syndrome one finds the condition is autosomal dominant in regards to inheritance, and caused by mutations to the SPRED1 gene at chromosome 15, specifically 15q14 (or (GRCh38): 15:38,252,086-38,357,248) In terms of the mechanism of Legius ...

Objective: People with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) have a 10% lifetime risk of developing a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST). MPNSTs are often metastatic and are a frequent cause of death among people with NF1. Clinical evidence suggests that most MPNSTs in people with NF1 develop from preexisting plexiform neurofibromas. However, it is not known whether an individuals risk of developing an MPNST is associated with the burden of benign neurofibromas. The authors conducted a study to determine whether people with NF1 who have benign neurofibromas of various kinds are at greater risk of developing MPNSTs than patients with NF1 who lack these benign tumors.. Methods: Clinical information on 476 NF1 probands in the Henri Mondor Database was analyzed by logistic regression to examine associations between MPNSTs and internal plexiform, superficial plexiform, subcutaneous, and cutaneous neurofibromas.. Results: Individuals with subcutaneous neurofibromas were approximately three ...

The cancer arises in the cells that cover nerve cells and can occur anywhere in the body. The cells around the nerve cells are called schwann cells, so MPNST can also be called schwannomas or neurofibrosarcomas. They most commonly occur in people who have a rare genetic disorder called Von Recklinghausens disease. Also referred to as Peripheral nervous system tumor or malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor.

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are aggressive soft tissue tumors arising sporadically although more frequently in patients with Neurofibromatosis type 1. Prognosis remains dismal as chemo- and radiotherapy have not been shown to be successful. The heparin-binding growth factor, Midkine (MK), is implicated in the tumorigenesis of benign and plexiform neurofibromas, and thereof arising MPNSTs. MK is mitogenic, anti-apoptotic, angiogenic and can promote tumorigenicity in several cell types. Thus, we investigated the role of MK in malignant biology and tumorigenicity in MPNSTs by stable transfection into MPNST cell lines. Overexpression of MK in the MPNST cell line, S462, increased cell viability and protected cells from apoptosis under serum deprivation, but did not induce proliferation. In addition, MK-transfected S462 cells were partially protected from vincristine-induced cell death. Conditioned medium of MK-transfected S462 cells was a potent mitogen for human umbilical ...

TY - JOUR. T1 - Gene expression profiling reveals unique molecular subtypes of neurofibromatosis type I-associated and sporadic malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. AU - Watson, Mark A.. AU - Perry, Arie. AU - Tihan, Tarik. AU - Prayson, Richard A.. AU - Guha, Abhijit. AU - Bridge, Julia. AU - Ferner, Rosalie. AU - Gutmann, David H.. PY - 2004/7. Y1 - 2004/7. N2 - Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are highly aggressive Schwann cell neoplasms that are frequently associated with Type I Neurofibromatosis (NF1) and respond poorly to current therapeutic regimens. To better understand the molecular heterogeneity of these tumors, we performed gene expression profiling on 25 NF1-associated and 17 sporadic MPNSTs using oligonucleotide microarrays representing approximately 8100 unique human gene transcripts. Using several previously reported statistical approaches, we were unable to identify a molecular signature that could reliably distinguish between NF1-associated and sporadic ...

This is an open-label Pilot Study to determine the efficacy of Tasigna® in adults with neurofibromatosis (NF1) and plexiform neurofibromas with the secondary goals of determining the toxicity, and tumor markers in this genetically defined population. The rationale for this study arises from the response of human and murine NF1 cells to Tasigna® in vitro and the clinical response in NF1 patients with plexiform neurofibromas using the similar drug, Gleevec®. Following enrollment each subject will initially receive Tasigna orally at 200 mg twice daily for two weeks. If tolerated, the dose will be increased to 300 mg twice daily after a minimum of two weeks and will be increase to a maximum dose of 400mg twice daily after an additional two weeks if tolerated. Subjects will have his/her dose increased as tolerated dose during the first three months of therapy. The maximum targeted dose is 400mg twice daily ...

Previous studies have suggested that amplification of genes, notably the TOP2A gene, on chromosome arm 17q may be important for the development of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (MPNST). In order to study the frequency, distribution, and chromosomal organization of rearrangements at 17q, interphase and metaphase fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) were used to evaluate copy number changes at 17q in 28 MPNSTs. Increased copy numbers were seen for the ERBB2 and TOP2A genes in eight and nine cases, respectively, supporting a potential role for these two genes in MPNST tumourigenesis. Net gain of distal 17q material was observed in 16 of the 28 MPNSTs, with high-level gain in three cases, and was associated with poor outcome. Among the 26 patients for whom follow-up data were available, gain of distal 17q was present in 11 of 12 tumours that had metastasized, compared with 4 of 14 of those that had not metastasized. Detailed FISH mapping analysis of metaphase spreads identified a 2 ...

TY - JOUR. T1 - Recurrent chromosomal imbalances and structurally abnormal breakpoints within complex karyotypes of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour and malignant triton tumour. T2 - A cytogenetic and molecular cytogenetic study. AU - Bridge, R. S.. AU - Bridge, J. A.. AU - Neff, J. R.. AU - Naumann, S.. AU - Althof, P.. AU - Bruch, L. A.. PY - 2004/11/1. Y1 - 2004/11/1. N2 - Background: Cytogenetic studies of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours (MPNSTs) and malignant triton tumours (MTTs) are rare. Aims: To undertake cytogenetic analysis of these tumours. Methods: Conventional cytogenetic analysis of 21 MPNSTs and MTTs from 17 patients (nine with peripheral neurofibromatosis (NF1)) was carried out using standard culture and harvesting procedures. For a more precise identification of composite structural rearrangements and marker chromosomes, spectral karyotypic analysis (SKY) was applied to a subset of cases. In addition, EGFR gene copy number was assessed by fluorescence in situ ...

Vijaya K1, Vani BS1, Vani R1, KRK Prasad1, Veena Kumari L1, Jijiya Bai P1, Durgaprasad A2, Ranga Reddy3, Madhumohan Reddy3. 1Department of Pathology, 2Department of Anesthesiology, 3Department of General Surgery, Malla Reddy Medical College for Women, Hyderabad, Telangana. Corresponding Author. Dr. K. Vijaya. Email: [email protected]. ABSTRACT Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor is a relatively rare tumor in general population with an incidence of 0.001%. But in patients of Neurofibromatosis the incidence is 2 -5%. It usually affects the extremities in these patients and rarely occurs in other sites like trunk, head and neck, intra spinal region, scalp and Intra cranial regions. We present a case of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the chest wall in an elderly patient with Neurofibromatosis with review of literature.. Key words: Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, Neurofibromatosis -1. INTRODUCTION. Primary tumors of chest wall are rare and MPNSTs constitute 5% of them. ...

BFM: The Business Radio Station - Neurofibromatosis. Dr Lee Moon Keen was interviewed on the topic of Neurofibromatosis, a hereditary condition associated with nerve sheath tumours and markers on the skin, in the form of cafe au lait spots and armpit freckles. Medical, genetic and social aspects of the condition were discussed.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a common, dominantly inherited genetic disorder that results from mutations in the neurofibromin 1 (NF1) gene. Affected individuals demonstrate abnormalities in neural crest-derived tissues that include hyperpigmented skin lesions and benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors. NF1 patients also have a predisposition to malignancies including juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML), optic glioma, glioblastoma, schwannoma, and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs). In an effort to better define the molecular and cellular determinants of NF1 disease pathogenesis in vivo, we employed targeted mutagenesis strategies to generate zebrafish harboring stable germline mutations in nf1a and nf1b, orthologues of NF1. Animals homozygous for loss-of-function alleles of nf1a or nf1b alone are phenotypically normal and viable. Homozygous loss of both alleles in combination generates larval phenotypes that resemble aspects of the human disease and results in larval ...

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a common, dominantly inherited genetic disorder that results from mutations in the neurofibromin 1 (NF1) gene. Affected individuals demonstrate abnormalities in neural-crest-derived tissues that include hyperpigmented skin lesions and benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors. NF1 patients also have a predisposition to malignancies including juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML), optic glioma, glioblastoma, schwannoma and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs). In an effort to better define the molecular and cellular determinants of NF1 disease pathogenesis in vivo, we employed targeted mutagenesis strategies to generate zebrafish harboring stable germline mutations in nf1a and nf1b, orthologues of NF1. Animals homozygous for loss-of-function alleles of nf1a or nf1b alone are phenotypically normal and viable. Homozygous loss of both alleles in combination generates larval phenotypes that resemble aspects of the human disease and results in larval ...

From: GHR BAP1 tumor predisposition syndrome is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of a variety of cancerous (malignant) and noncancerous (benign) tumors, most commonly certain types of tumors that occur in the skin, eyes, kidneys, and the tissue that lines the chest, abdomen, and the outer surface of the internal organs (the mesothelium). Affected individuals can develop one or more types of tumor, and affected members of the same family can have different types. Some people with BAP1 tumor predisposition syndrome develop growths in the skin known as atypical Spitz tumors. People with this syndrome may have more than one of these tumors, and they can have dozens. Atypical Spitz tumors are generally considered benign, although it is unclear if they can become cancerous. Skin cancers are also associated with BAP1 tumor predisposition syndrome, including cutaneous melanoma and basal cell carcinoma. A type of eye cancer called uveal melanoma is the most common cancerous tumor in BAP1 ...

Background Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) affects 1 in 2500 people, and 15% of these may develop an optic pathway glioma (OPG). OPGs behave differently in NF1, and, given their frequency, surveillance is important. However, this is difficult because of the additional complications these patients may have, such as learning difficulties. Management is also different given that NF1 results from loss of function of tumour suppressor gene. A genotype-phenotype correlation may help to determine who is at risk of developing these tumours, aid focused screening, and shed light on response to treatments. ...

TY - JOUR. T1 - c-Fms Signaling Mediates Neurofibromatosis Type-1 Osteoclast Gain-In-Functions. AU - He, Yongzheng. AU - Rhodes, Steven D.. AU - Chen, Shi. AU - Wu, Xiaohua. AU - Yuan, Jin. AU - Yang, Xianlin. AU - Jiang, Li. AU - Li, Xianqi. AU - Takahashi, Naoyuki. AU - Xu, Mingjiang. AU - Mohammad, Khalid S.. AU - Guise, Theresa A.. AU - Yang, Feng Chun. N1 - Copyright: Copyright 2013 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.. PY - 2012/11/7. Y1 - 2012/11/7. N2 - Skeletal abnormalities including osteoporosis and osteopenia occur frequently in both pediatric and adult neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) patients. NF1 (Nf1) haploinsufficient osteoclasts and osteoclast progenitors derived from both NF1 patients and Nf1+/- mice exhibit increased differentiation, migration, and bone resorptive capacity in vitro, mediated by hyperactivation of p21Ras in response to limiting concentrations of macrophage-colony stimulating factor (M-CSF). Here, we show that M-CSF binding to its receptor, c-Fms, results in ...

Most adults with neurofibromatosis develop neurofibromas, which are benign tumors that are usually located on or just under the skin. These tumors may also grow along nerves near the spinal cord or along nerves elsewhere in the body. These tumors, which usually develop in adolescence or adulthood, are called malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. People with neurofibromatosis also have an increased risk of developing other cancers, including brain tumors and cancer of blood forming tissue (leukemia). The treatment of neurofibromatosis is symptomatic. There is no specific treatment, and management includes genetic counseling and early detection of symptoms or complications. A maximization of quality of life improvement measures and supportive treatments are imperative. A mixture of THC & CBD is being used to address symptoms.. ...

The dismal outcome of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) highlights the necessity of finding new therapeutic methods to benefit patients with this aggressive sarcoma. Our purpose was to investigate epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) as a potential therapeutic target in MPNSTs. We performed a microarray based-comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) profiling of two cohorts of primary MPNST tissue samples including 25 patients treated at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD Anderson) and 26 patients from Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital (TMUCIH). Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) method was used to validate the gene amplification detected by aCGH analysis. Another independent cohort of 56 formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) MPNST samples was obtained to explore EGFR protein expression by immunohistochemical analysis. Cell biology detection and validation were performed on human MPNST cell lines ST88-14 and STS26T. aCGH and pathway

In individuals with inherited tumor predisposition syndrome neurofibromatosis type I (NF1), malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are a significant risk. This study aimed at determining the cooperativity between TP53 underexpression and EGFR overexpression in vitro (immortalized human Schwann cells) and in vivo (transgenic mice) in the development of NF1-associated MPNSTs. The authors cite human gene copy number alteration data, microarray expression data, and TMA analysis to support the relationship between TP53 and EGFR in tumorigenesis ...

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) patients develop benign neurofibromas and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST). These incurable peripheral nerve tumors result from loss of NF1 tumor suppressor gene function, causing hyperactive Ras signaling. Activated Ras controls numerous downstream effectors, but specific pathways mediating the effects of hyperactive Ras in NF1 tumors are unknown.

Purpose: Four sets of clinical diagnostic criteria have been proposed for neurofibromatosis 2, but all have low sensitivity at the time of initial clinical assessment for the disease among patients with a negative family history who do not present with bilateral vestibular schwannomas. We have empirically developed and tested an improved set of diagnostic criteria that uses current understanding of the natural history and genetic characteristics of neurofibromatosis 2 to increase sensitivity while maintaining very high specificity. Methods: We used data from the UK Neurofibromatosis 2 Registry and Kaplan-Meier curves to estimate frequencies of clinical features at various ages among patients with or without unequivocal neurofibromatosis 2. On the basis of this analysis, we developed the Baser criteria, a new diagnostic system that incorporates genetic testing and gives more weight to the most characteristic features and to those that occur before 30 years of age. Results: In an independent ...

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Neurofibromatosis type 1 and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a case study and literature review Carmen Sílvia Miguel, Tiffany M Chaim-Avancini, Maria Aparecida Silva, Mario Rodrigues LouzãAdult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Program (PRODATH), Institute of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilBackground: The cognitive profile of children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been well characterized, but few studies have evaluated the cognitive abilities of adults with NF1 and ADHD.Objectives: We investigated 1) the cognitive profile of an adult patient with NF1 and inattention problems, 2) changes in his cognition after 14 months of follow-up, and 3) whether the patient exhibited comorbid NF1 and ADHD or secondary ADHD-like symptoms.Methods: We administered neuropsychological tests of executive function, attention, verbal and visual memory, visuospatial function, and language

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are highly aggressive Schwann cell neoplasms that are frequently associated with Type I Neurofibromatosis (NF1) and respond poorly to current therapeutic regimens. To better understand the molecular heterogeneity of these tumors, we performed gene ex …

Just over half of people with NF2 develop benign tumours on or underneath the surface of their skin. These are called schwannomas.. These often take the form of skin plaques. These are small, coloured, raised patches of skin that are usually less than 2cm across. Tumours that develop under the skin can grow to around the size of a golf ball and they can be painful if they develop along a section of nerves.. Some people with NF2 also develop one or two coffee-coloured patches on their skin, called café au lait spots. However, having lots of café au lait spots is usually a sign of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).. ...

Just over half of people with NF2 develop benign tumours on or underneath the surface of their skin. These are called schwannomas.. These often take the form of skin plaques. These are small, coloured, raised patches of skin that are usually less than 2cm across. Tumours that develop under the skin can grow to around the size of a golf ball and they can be painful if they develop along a section of nerves.. Some people with NF2 also develop one or two coffee-coloured patches on their skin, called café au lait spots. However, having lots of café au lait spots is usually a sign of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).. ...

MPNST poses significant clinical challenges because it is a highly malignant tumor characterized by a high rate of local recurrence and a strong tendency to metastasize (33). The dismal prognosis highlights the importance of identifying new clinicopathologic and molecular factors that affect MPNST outcome and the urgent need to establish better therapeutic strategies for patients with MPNST. In this study, we conducted genomic and molecular studies of MPNST samples and found evidence that IGF1R protein overexpression is an important molecular marker for tumor-free survival in MPNST patients and that IGF1R is a promising therapeutic target in this disease.. A major contribution of this study is the extensive characterization of IGF1R as a potential therapeutic target for MPNST patients by genomic, IHC, and cellular biologic approaches. Several lines of evidence implicate IGF1R as a potential therapeutic target in MPNST: the IGF1R gene is frequently amplified; the IGF1R protein expression ...

The results of a collaborative Italian study on Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) among the Pediatric Institute of Siena and 63 Italian Pediatric Institutions are reported. Data regarding 375 NF1 cases have been obtained from the Italian Registry of Neurocutaneous Syndromes established in 1987. The study allowed us to obtain data about the frequency of the main findings of the disease. Some of these findings, such as macrocephaly and multiple areas of increased signal intensity on T2-weighted images at brain MRI (Unidentified Bright Objects or UBOs) are not included in the diagnostic criteria; however they appear to be important from the diagnostic point of view because of their high incidence. UBOs have been observed in 56% of cases in which MRI was performed and, since they did not show an invasive nature, it is important that these images are well known in order to avoid a misdiagnosis of cerebral tumors. DNA linkage analysis, using probes linked to NF1 locus in 9 families with 2 or 3 ...

Results: Treatment with verticillin A resulted in decreased STS growth and an increase in apoptotic levels after 24 h. 100 nM verticillin A induced significant cellular growth abrogation after 24 h (96.7, 88.7, 72.7, 57, and 39.7% reduction in LMS1, S462, ST88, SKLMS1, and MPNST724, respectively). We observed no arrest in cell cycle, elevated annexin, and a nearly two-fold increase in cleaved caspase 3/7 activity in all MPNST and LMS cell lines. Control normal human Schwann (HSC) and aortic smooth muscle (HASMC) cells displayed higher tolerance to verticillin A treatment compared to sarcoma cell lines, although toxicity was seen in HSC at the highest treatment dose. In vivo studies mirrored the in vitro results: by day 11, tumor size was significantly reduced in MPNST724 xenograft models with treatment of 0.25 and 0.5 mg/kg verticillin A. Additionally, IHC assessment of tumors demonstrated increased cleaved caspase 3 and decreased proliferation (Ki67) following treatment with verticillin A ...

Poster (2011, May). We discuss the case of two patients who developped delayed malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) following radiotherapy. Case report: the first patient is a sixty year-old woman with a 2 years ... [more ▼]. We discuss the case of two patients who developped delayed malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) following radiotherapy. Case report: the first patient is a sixty year-old woman with a 2 years history of right cervicobrachial pain and weakness. The neurological examination depicted severe weakness, atrophy and loss of sensation in the right C5 and C6 territories. A subclavicular hardened and enlarged lymph node was noted. Her past medical history was notable for a Hodgkins disease (HD) treated with radiation therapy (,40Gy) 35 years earlier. Brachial plexus MRI revealed a tumoral mass arising from the right brachial plexus. Biopsy of the subclavicular mass revealed a poorly differentiated malignant tumour consisting of spindle cells showing moderate ...

Poster (2011, May). We discuss the case of two patients who developped delayed malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) following radiotherapy. Case report: the first patient is a sixty year-old woman with a 2 years ... [more ▼]. We discuss the case of two patients who developped delayed malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) following radiotherapy. Case report: the first patient is a sixty year-old woman with a 2 years history of right cervicobrachial pain and weakness. The neurological examination depicted severe weakness, atrophy and loss of sensation in the right C5 and C6 territories. A subclavicular hardened and enlarged lymph node was noted. Her past medical history was notable for a Hodgkins disease (HD) treated with radiation therapy (,40Gy) 35 years earlier. Brachial plexus MRI revealed a tumoral mass arising from the right brachial plexus. Biopsy of the subclavicular mass revealed a poorly differentiated malignant tumour consisting of spindle cells showing moderate ...

Poster (2011, May). We discuss the case of two patients who developped delayed malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) following radiotherapy. Case report: the first patient is a sixty year-old woman with a 2 years ... [more ▼]. We discuss the case of two patients who developped delayed malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) following radiotherapy. Case report: the first patient is a sixty year-old woman with a 2 years history of right cervicobrachial pain and weakness. The neurological examination depicted severe weakness, atrophy and loss of sensation in the right C5 and C6 territories. A subclavicular hardened and enlarged lymph node was noted. Her past medical history was notable for a Hodgkins disease (HD) treated with radiation therapy (,40Gy) 35 years earlier. Brachial plexus MRI revealed a tumoral mass arising from the right brachial plexus. Biopsy of the subclavicular mass revealed a poorly differentiated malignant tumour consisting of spindle cells showing moderate ...

TY - JOUR. T1 - Epigenomic reordering induced by polycomb loss drives oncogenesis but leads to therapeutic vulnerabilities in malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. AU - Wojcik, John B.. AU - Marchione, Dylan M.. AU - Sidoli, Simone. AU - Djedid, Anissa. AU - Lisby, Amanda. AU - Majewski, Jacek. AU - Garcia, Benjamin A.. PY - 2019/7/1. Y1 - 2019/7/1. N2 - Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is an aggressive sarcoma with recurrent loss-of-function alterations in polycomb-repressive complex 2 (PRC2), a histone-modifying complex involved in transcriptional silencing. To understand the role of PRC2 loss in pathogenesis and identify therapeutic targets, we conducted parallel global epigenomic and proteomic analysis of archival formalin-fixed, paraffinembedded (FFPE) human MPNST with and without PRC2 loss (MPNSTLOSS vs. MPNSTRET). Loss of PRC2 resulted in increased histone posttranslational modifications (PTM) associated with active transcription, most notably H3K27Ac and H3K36me2, ...

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MPNSTs are aggressive malignancies associated with poor survival and for which no effective therapy is available. We considered that establishing preclinical models was a useful step in developing an experimental framework for more accurate, personalized testing of new therapeutic approaches. Our molecular understanding of cancer has been significantly expanded in recent years thanks to the development of large‐scale cancer genome initiatives such as TCGA or ICGC (International Cancer Genome Consortium et al, 2010) aimed at identifying the genomic alterations that drive the oncogenic process. However, the development of novel therapeutic strategies is largely contingent on the availability of preclinical models capable of recapitulating the disease. Orthotopic PDTXs have proved to be excellent models for this purpose because they preserve the key influence of the tumor microenvironment, in contrast to in vitro cellular models or subcutaneous xenografts (Richmond & Su, 2008; Kopetz et al, 2012; ...

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, which also expand alongside the nerves throughout the body, are the most typical cancerous tumor located in people with NF1 and manifest in around ten% of affected men and women. In little ones with NF1, the most common tumors are optic glioma (tumors that expand together the nerve major with the eye towards the Mind) and brain tumors. Optic gliomas associated with NF1 are sometimes asymptomatic Even though they may result in eyesight reduction.[one][5] Other functions of NF1 may possibly include things like:[1][two][five] Café au lait places (flat patches about get more info the skin which might be darker when compared to the bordering area ...

Oncogenic hypophostphatemic osteomalacia is rare form of osteomalacia with few cases reported in the literature. It is characterized by later onset in adulthood, renal phosphate loss with hypophosphatemia and poor bone mineralization. The syndrome is associated with mesenchymal tumours or prostatic CA. We report a case of oncogenic hypophosphatemic ostoemalacia associated with neurofibromatosis.. Key words: Oncogenic hypophoosphatemic osteomalacia, neurofibromatosis, mesenchymal tumors ...

ABSTRACT/SCHEMA. Sirolimus will be provided as oral solution 1 mg/ml to allow for precise dose adjustments. The tablet and oral solution forms are clinically equivalent (2003). Sirolimus will be administered orally twice daily (approximately every 12 hours) for a 28 day course with no rest period between courses. Sirolimus should be taken by the patient consistently either with or without food. Sirolimus should NOT be taken with grapefruit juice or with other effectors of CYP3A4 (see section 4.1.7). Dietary habits around the time of sirolimus intake should be as consistent as possible throughout the study, and in particular, during those periods when samples are being taken for pharmacokinetic analyses (if applicable). Limited exposure to sunlight and wearing sunscreen is recommended while taking this drug. If you miss a dose, treatment should continue without making up the missed dose.. The starting dose will be 0.8 mg/m2 BSA per dose. Each patients dose will be rounded to the nearest 0.1 mg ...

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are aggressive soft tissue sarcomas that occur either sporadically or in patients with Neurofibromatosis type I. Surgery is the main stay of treatment, however, due to the invasive growth, propensity to metastasis, limited sensitivity to chemotherapy and radiation, 5-year survival rates is only 20%-50%. Recent work has identified several altered intracellular signal transduction cascades and deregulated kinase receptors, posing the possibility of personalized, targeted therapeutics. Kinase receptors depend on the glycosylation for stabilization, maturation, transportation onto the cell surface, phosphorylation and activation, and aberrant glycosylation to stabilize the expression of kinase receptors on the cell surface is associated with cancers. The appropriate and accurate modification of glycan to proteins mainly depends on the action of highly specific and precisely located enzymes known as glycosyltransferases and glycosidases in different ...

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TY - JOUR. T1 - Surgical Treatment for Patients with Moyamoya Syndrome and Type 1 Neurofibromatosis. AU - Porras,Jose L.. AU - Yang,Wuyang. AU - Garzon-Muvdi,Tomas. AU - Xu,Risheng. AU - Blakeley,Jaishri. AU - Belzberg,Allan. AU - Caplan,Justin M.. AU - Khalid,Syed. AU - Colby,Geoffrey P.. AU - Coon,Alexander L.. AU - Tamargo,Rafael J.. AU - Ahn,Edward S.. AU - Huang,Judy. PY - 2017/3/1. Y1 - 2017/3/1. N2 - Introduction The current study describes the impact of surgery in preventing follow-up ipsilateral transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)/strokes in an East Coast North American cohort of patients with both moyamoya syndrome (MMS) and neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) (MMS-NF1). Methods We retrospectively reviewed records of patients with MMS and NF1 at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions from 1990-2014. Baseline characteristics and follow-up results including subsequent ipsilateral strokes were collected and compared between a revascularization group (group 1) and a conservatively managed group ...

Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a tumour-prone disorder characterised by the development of multiple schwannomas and meningiomas. Prevalence (initially estimated at 1: 200,000) is around 1 in 60,000. Affected individuals inevitably develop schwannomas, typically affecting both vestibular nerves and leading to hearing loss and deafness. The majority of patients present with hearing loss, which is usually unilateral at onset and may be accompanied or preceded by tinnitus. Vestibular schwannomas may also cause dizziness or imbalance as a first symptom. Nausea, vomiting or true vertigo are rare symptoms, except in late-stage disease. The other main tumours are schwannomas of the other cranial, spinal and peripheral nerves; meningiomas both intracranial (including optic nerve meningiomas) and intraspinal, and some low-grade central nervous system malignancies (ependymomas). Ophthalmic features are also prominent and include reduced visual acuity and cataract. About 70% of NF2 patients have skin tumours

It is well known that folding of pre-mRNA molecules is dependent on the sequence and the given conditions in vitro or in vivo. We suggest that the secondary structures obtained with the algorithms described (17 , 19) are useful approximations for the functional structures in vivo (20) . It was possible to interpret observed alternative splicing caused by mutations in the NF1 and hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase gene (21 , 22) on the basis of predicted alterations of the minimal free energy secondary structures. Aside from the lowest free energy secondary structures, most probably formed under physiological conditions, alternative structures with higher free energies are possible. Their formation may to a certain extent be dependent on conditions such as temperature and pH. We suggest that these alternative structures, if not recognized by the splice machinery, could be a cause of aberrant splicing. Mutations leading to exon skipping in the NF1 gene are predominantly located at the ...

1. Danid NL, Hiroko O, Otmar DW. et al. WHO classification of tumors-pathology and genetics of tumors of the nervous system; 4th Edition. WHO. 2007:160. 2. Rodriguez FJ, Folpe AL, Giannini C, Perry A. Pathology of peripheral nerve sheath tumors: diagnostic overview and update on selected diagnostic problems. Acta Neuropathol. 2012;123:295-319 3. Kar M, Deo SV, Shukla NK. et al. Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST)--clinicopathological study and treatment outcome of twenty-four cases. World J Surg Oncol. 2006;22:55-63 4. Yamaguchi U, Hasegawa T, Hirose T. et al. Low grade malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour: varied cytological and histological patterns. J Clin Pathol. 2003;56:826-830 5. Rekhi B, Abhijeet I, Rajiv K. et al. Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors: Clinicopathological profile of 63 cases diagnosed at a tertiary cancer referral center in Mumbai, India. Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2010;53:611-618 6. Roberto T, Malcolm G, Robert B. et al. Liposarcomatous ...

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor is defined as malignant tumor arising from or differentiating toward cells of the peripheral nerve sheath; misleading synonyms are neurofibrosarcoma, neurogenic sarcoma and malignant schwannoma. The authors report the immunohistochemical results (S100, CD34, EMA, Ki67) obtained analyzing cutaneous metastases of brachial plexus neurofibrosarcoma in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1.. ...

Neurofibromatosis comprises neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and type 2 (NF2). Major tumor type of NF1 are neurofibroma recognized as benign peripheral nerve tumor, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST), and glioma. We report a woman with a special condition, whose tumors in body surfaces were benign neurofibroma and tumors in posterior mediastinum are MPNST. The chest-enhanced CT suggested a round soft tissue density in posteriormediastium. The diagnosis was established by pathology and immunohistochemistry. A single-stage thoracoscopic mediastinal mass resection was performed. The whole operation went smoothly and the CT scan of lungs did not show relapse of tumor three months later. The appearance of neurofibroma should draw particular attention to the possibility of developing MPNST. More careful imaging examinations should be carried out, and pathological examination could diagnose it.

Neurofibromatosis comprises neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and type 2 (NF2). Major tumor type of NF1 are neurofibroma recognized as benign peripheral nerve tumor, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST), and glioma. We report a woman with a special condition, whose tumors in body surfaces were benign neurofibroma and tumors in posterior mediastinum are MPNST. The chest-enhanced CT suggested a round soft tissue density in posteriormediastium. The diagnosis was established by pathology and immunohistochemistry. A single-stage thoracoscopic mediastinal mass resection was performed. The whole operation went smoothly and the CT scan of lungs did not show relapse of tumor three months later. The appearance of neurofibroma should draw particular attention to the possibility of developing MPNST. More careful imaging examinations should be carried out, and pathological examination could diagnose it.

TY - JOUR. T1 - Frequent MN1 gene mutations in malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor. AU - Kinoshita, Izumi. AU - Yamada, Yuichi. AU - Kohashi, Kenichi. AU - Yamamoto, Hidetaka. AU - Iwasaki, Takeshi. AU - Ishihara, Shin. AU - Toda, Yu. AU - Ito, Yoshihiro. AU - Susuki, Yousuke. AU - Kawaguchi, Kengo. AU - Ichiki, Toshio. AU - Sato, Yuki. AU - Furue, Masutaka. AU - Nakashima, Yasuharu. AU - Oda, Yoshinao. N1 - Funding Information: Technical support for the experimental trials was provided by the following laboratory assistants: Motoko Tomita, Mami Nakamizo, Naomi Nino-Tateishi, Juri Godo, Kozue Ueno-Matsuda, Miwako Ishii, and Jumi Yahiro-Matsumoto. We also appreciate the technical assistance of The Research Support Center, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences. This study was supported by a JSPS KAKEN Grant (No. 19H03444, 17K15645). Publisher Copyright: © 2020 International Institute of Anticancer Research. All rights reserved.. PY - 2020/11. Y1 - 2020/11. N2 - Background/aim: ...

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Transcript:. Herbert B. Newton, MD, FAAN: The prevalence of plexiform neurofibromas in patients with NF1 [neurofibromatosis type 1] is that they arise in around 30% to 50% of patients with this disease. Theyre very variable in terms of their overall size, invasiveness, depth within tissues, and involvement with surrounding structures.. The prognosis is also variable because the phenotype in any 1 patient with NF1 can vary a lot from those who are mildly affected to those who have severe disease with large tumors that are very invasive and difficult to remove. So it depends on how severe and extensive their disease is as well as how many tumors they have and how severe those tumors are.. Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors are actually a type of neurofibrosarcoma. Its a subtype of the sarcoma group of peripheral tumors. These derive from Schwann cells, and they comprise 3% to 10% of all soft tissue sarcomas. They can develop anywhere in the body, but there is an increased risk by 20-fold ...

Myofibroblastic tumor, also known as inflammatory pseudotumor or pseudosarcoma, is a benign tumor with mesenchymal origin. Bladder location is very uncommon. We report the case of a 58-year-old man with a history of von Recklinghausens disease who complained for painless macroscopic hematuria 5 months after suprapubic prostatectomy. The radiograph evaluation revealed a bladder tumor, and the pathologic examination following a transurethral resection showed inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the bladder. The patient finally underwent a radical cystectomy due to the uncertain pathogenesis of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor as well as the rarity of cases published on bladder tumors in Von Recklinghausens patients.

Neurofibromas are benign tumors of perineural cell origin that arise from elements of the peripheral nervous system (1). The majority of neurofibromas are often solitary lesions that occur in the dermis or subcutis. Neurofibromas in the skin are more common than those occurring in the deeper soft tissues. Neurofibroma of the breast is very rare (1-5). It is most commonly associated with neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). The diagnosis of NF1 is based on clinical criteria established by the National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference (6). The most common clinical manifestations are six or more café au lait spots, two or more neurofibromas, two or more Lisch nodules, axillary or inguinal freckling, sphenoid wing dysplasia or thinning of a long bone cortex and optic glioma. Two or more of the criteria are required for diagnosis. Tumors occur in NF1 patients include neurofibroma, optic nerve glioma, leukemia, rhabdomyosarcoma, pheochromocytoma, and malignant peripheral nerve sheath ...

One of the most commonly occurring single gene disorder affecting nervous system, neurofibromatosis type I or NF1 involves a number of skin abnormalities. Patients with NF1 have several tumors associated with nervous system and other body organs. These tumors are non-cancerous, known as neurofibromas, and are often formed on or under the skin, and even along the nerves throughout the body.. The most commonly observed tumor is cutaneous neurofibroma, plexiform neurofibroma market is characterized by the formation of small bumps under the skin, which proliferate in both size and number. Cutaneous neurofibromas though cause sensitivity and cosmetic issues, they cause negligible medical problems.. Another type of tumor that commonly affects NF1 patients is plexiform neurofibromas (pNFs) market. It is a benign tumor affecting peripheral nerves that follows the neural element proliferation. Around half of the NH1 affected patient population is usually prone to pNF. This type of tumor includes a range ...

FINAL DIAGNOSIS:. HIGH-GRADE SARCOMA, FAVORING MALIGNANT PERIPHERAL NERVE SHEATH TUMOR (MPNST).. DISCUSSION:. Since not all the tumors in this group are clearly schwannian in origin, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is currently preferred term for the neoplasm previously known as malignant schwannoma, neurogenic sarcoma, and neurofibrosarcoma (1). About half of the tumors are involved by neurofibromas as part of type I neurofibromatosis (NF1), which are associated with chromosome 17p deletion and mutation of p53 gene (2). The large majority of MPNST arise in adults, but they have also been recorded in children. MPNST may occur almost anywhere, including the skin, head and neck, and retroperitoneum, but a peripheral location on the extremities is more common in the solitary form (non-NF1), whereas central lesions on the trunk or head and neck predominate in neurofibromatosis. Real malignant change in solitary schwannoma is a rare phenomenon. Grossly, the finding of a large mass ...

The Neurofibromatosis Clinical Trials Consortium (NFCTC) researchers, led by study chair Dr. Scott Plotkin at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently published results from a Phase II evaluation of high-dose bevacizumab used as a therapy in neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) patients with vestibular schwannomas (VSs) in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Bilateral VSs are a hallmark of NF2 and can lead to hearing loss and other complications. Bevacizumab is used for treatment of several types of cancer, often in combination with other therapeutics. It functions through inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A), an important molecule in the growth of new blood vessels, which could prevent or slow the growth of tumors. This study, performed under a fiscal year 2011 (FY11) Department of Defense Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) award, used a higher dose of bevacizumab than previous studies to determine whether a higher dose would have a larger effect. The researchers enrolled ...

Supplementary MaterialsSupplementary_material_and_methods C Supplemental material for Use of patient derived orthotopic xenograft models for real-time therapy guidance inside a pediatric sporadic malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor Supplementary_material_and_methods. nerve sheath tumor Table_S1.pdf (12K) GUID:?2077698F-A4D5-479A-9D9C-6F3BB4EECE93 Supplemental material, Table_S1 for Use of patient derived orthotopic xenograft models for real-time therapy guidance in a pediatric sporadic malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor by Juana Fernndez-Rodrguez, Andrs Morales La Madrid, Bernat Gel, Alicia Casta?eda Heredia, Hctor Salvador, Mara Martnez-Iniesta, Catia Moutinho, Jordi Morata, Holger Heyn, Ignacio Blanco, Edgar Creus-Bachiller, Gabriel Capella, Lourdes Farr, August Vidal, Francisco Soldado, Lucas Krauel, Mariona Su?ol, Eduard Serra, Alberto Villanueva and Conxi Lzaro in Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology Table_S2 C Supplemental material for Use of patient derived orthotopic ...

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A malignant nerve sheath tumor of the acoustic nerve was found in a 54-year-old man whose right acoustic nerve signs had shown gradual worsening during the previous five years. No stigmata of von Recklinghausens disease were noted. The tumor at autopsy extensively involved the brain stem, cerebella …

As a child gets older, usually during teenage years or early adulthood, they develop bumps on or under their skin (neurofibromas). These are caused by non-cancerous tumours that develop on the coverings of nerves. They may vary in size, from pea-sized to slightly bigger tumours. Some neurofibromas have a purple colour.. The number of neurofibromas a person has can vary. Some people only have a small number while others have them on large sections of their body.. Most neurofibromas arent particularly painful, but may look unattractive, catch on clothes and occasionally cause irritation and stinging.. However, if neurofibromas develop where multiple branches of nerves come together (plexiform neurofibromas), they can cause large swellings. Plexiform neurofibromas sometimes occur on the skin, but may also develop on larger nerves deeper in the body. They may sometimes cause symptoms including pain, weakness, numbness, bleeding, or bladder or bowel changes.. ...

Pediatric neurofibromatosis 1 and parental stress: a multicenter study Maria Esposito,1 Rosa Marotta,2 Michele Roccella,3 Beatrice Gallai,4 Lucia Parisi,3 Serena Marianna Lavano,2 Marco Carotenuto1 1Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy; 2Department of Psychiatry, "Magna Graecia" University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy; 3Child Neuropsychiatry, Department of Psychology, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy; 4Unit of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy Background: Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is a complex and multifaceted neurocutaneous syndrome with many and varied comorbidities. The literature about the prevalence and degree of maternal stress and the impact of NF1 in the parent–child interaction is still scant. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of maternal stress in a large pediatric sample of individuals affected

Of 221 tumors in 199 patients (mean age 45 years), 53 were neurofibromas, 163 were schwannomas, and 5 were malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. The most common presenting symptom was spinal pain (76%), followed by weakness (36%) and sensory abnormalities (34%). Mean symptom duration was 16 months. In terms of spinal location, neurofibromas were more common in the cervical spine (74% vs 27%, p , 0.001), and schwannomas were more common in the thoracic and lumbosacral spine (73% vs 26%, p , 0.001). Rates of GTR were lower for neurofibromas than schwannomas (51% vs 83%, p , 0.001), regardless of location. Rates of GTR were lower for cervical (54%) than thoracic (90%) and lumbosacral (86%) lesions (p , 0.001). NF was associated with lower rates of GTR among all tumors (43% vs 86%, p , 0.001). The mean follow-up time was 32 months. Recurrence/progression was more common for neurofibromas than schwannomas (17% vs 7%, p = 0.03), although the mean time to recurrence/progression did not differ ...

1. Unilateral vestibular schwannoma at less than 30 years of age and at least one of the following: menin-gioma, schwannoma, glioma, or juvenile lens opacity (posterior subcapsular cataract or cortical cataract).. 2. Multiple meningiomas (two or more) and unilateral vestibular schwannoma at less than 30 years of age or at least one of the following: schwannoma, glioma, or juvenile lens opacity (posterior subcap-sular cataract or cortical cataract).. In the Manchester criteria, any two of refers to two individual tumors or cataract, whereas in the other sets of criteria, it refers to two tumor types or cataract.. (Adapted with permission from Baser ME, Friedman JM, Wallace AJ, Ramsden RT, Joe H, Evans DGR. Evaluation of clinical diagnostic criteria for neurofibromatosis 2. Neurology 2002;59:1759-1765.). Table 24. Diagnostic Criteria for PEHO Syndrome. Clinical criteria. 1. Infantile-usually neonatal-hypotonia.. 2. Convulsions, seizure onset at 2-52 weeks of life, myoclonic jerking and ...

This segment will cover 1) Pigments2) Dark eye circles3) Red, sensitive skin Under Pigments, I will discuss the common pigmentary woes affecting Asian skin.FrecklesMelasmaSunspotsHoris NevusPIH (Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation)Pigments in the Asian Skin:Dark spots, red spots, brown spots, blue spots, gray spots, what are they? I have had many patients asking me about those spots on their faces. So…

Consistent signalling via the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway is usually a major driver of malignancy in NF1-associated malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours (MPNST). in several tumour samples. Additional targeting of the RAS/RAF/MEK/MAPK pathway with the allosteric MEK1/2 inhibitor AZD6244 showed synergistic effects around the viability of MPNST cell lines in vitro in comparison to the dual AKT/mTOR inhibition. In summary, these data indicate that combined treatment with AKT and mTOR inhibitors CUDC-907 inhibition is effective on MPNST cells in vitro but tumour resistance can occur rapidly in vivo by restoration of AKT/mTOR signalling. Our data further CUDC-907 inhibition suggest that a triple treatment with inhibitors against AKT, mTORC1/2 and MEK1/2 may be a encouraging treatment option that should be further analysed in an experimental MPNST mouse model in vivo. (enhances RAS-dependent and subsequent activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway and the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, ...

I am a 42 years old man. I have |b|neurofibromas over my body below the neck|/b| i.e. both my hands, abdomen, chest, thighs above knees, etc. They are particularly prominent on my hands. They appeared first in my left forearm more than 20 years back. The biopsy revealed same as benign neurofibroma. Then they started spreading all over the body. I have shown these neurofibromas to many doctors but the only treatment they offered was surgical removal but since there were so many, I decided against the same besides there was no guarantee against their recurrence. I also tried homeopathic treatment but to no avail. I feel they have somewhat stabilised and I am not noticing any significant changes. The doctors say that the chances of their turning malignant are one in a million. Also, they say that there is no treatment excepting surgical excision. Till now I have tried to feign ignorance about the same as they have not interfered in my normal life but they are a source of anxiety. My elder brother has a few

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Rationale:. Neurofibromatosis type I (NF1) is a hereditary neurocutaneous syndrome resulted from the mutation in NF1 gene. The clinical diagnosis is comprehensively made by neurofibroma, Café-au-lait spot, osseous deformity and so on. Infrequently, aberrant neurofibromin function results in vasculopathy, which can cause fatal hemorrhage. However, it is unclear how surgical interventions should be made.. Case 1:. A 53-year-old man with NF1 was admitted for sudden chest pain. Computed tomography revealed left hemothorax and a tumorous aneurysm in the 7th intercostal artery. A thoracic drainage was performed immediately, and a thoracotomy was performed on 18 days after admission.. Case 2:. A 32-year-old man with NF1 was admitted due to chest back pain and hemodynamic instability. Computed tomography revealed left massive hemothorax and an extravasation from the 9th intercostal aneurysm. An urgent operation via left lateral thoracotomy was performed to remove hematoma and control active bleeding. ...

Based on histological examination 19 cases (32.75%) were of rhabdomyosarcoma type with following subtypes: alveolar--7 patients, embryonic-- 9 cases, fusiform - 2 cases, bothrioid--1 case), 8 cases were undifferentiated soft tissue sarcomas and one patient had a tumor of pleiomorphic type; 13 children (22.41%) had non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas: 6 fibrosarcomas, 2 synovial sarcomas, 1 leiomyosarcoma, 1 Kaposi sarcoma, 1 case of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, 1 case of angioma tumor, one liposarcoma; 16 cases were included in soft tissue tumors of uncertain origin (fibromatosis--6 cases, fibrous histiocytoma--4 cases, hamartoma--cases, myoblastoma--1 case, fibro-xanthoma--1 case, hemangioendothelioma--1 case); 1 PPNET (Askin tumor ...

TY - JOUR. T1 - Gliosarcomas lack BRAFV600E mutation, but a subset exhibit β-catenin nuclear localization. AU - Schwetye, Katherine E.. AU - Joseph, Nancy M.. AU - Al-Kateb, Hussam. AU - Rich, Keith M.. AU - Schmidt, Robert E.. AU - Perry, Arie. AU - Gutmann, David H.. AU - Dahiya, Sonika. PY - 2016/10/1. Y1 - 2016/10/1. N2 - Gliosarcoma (GS) is a rare subtype of glioblastoma (GBM) characterized by both glial and mesenchymal components. Unlike GBM, there are no specific prognostic markers, and optimized treatments for patients with GS do not exist. Recent reports describe BRAFV600E mutation in malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, and aberrant Wnt signaling and CTNNB1 (β-catenin gene) mutations have been described in GBM. We sought to determine whether GS tumors harbor BRAFV600E mutations or aberrant Wnt signaling, as indicated by nuclear localization of β-catenin, by immunohistochemical detection. Forty-eight (48) cases of primary and secondary adult GS (including recurrent ones) were ...

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Primary malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour of the heart (pages 56-59). Pauwels, Dal Cin, Sciot, Lammens, Penn, Van Nes, Kwee and Van Den Berghe. Version of Record online: 25 DEC 2001 , DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2559.1999.00572.x. ...

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Chromosome breakage analysis is a test for assessing genomic instability. The most common syndrome for which this test is diagnostic is Fanconi Anemia (FA). FA is characterized by bone marrow failure, increased risk for cancer, and physical abnormalities. Progressive bone marrow failure is responsible for the most significant morbidity and mortality. Clinically heterogeneous, FA individuals are at increased risk for acute myelogenous leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and solid tumors of the neck, head, oral cavities, and genitourinary system. Congenital abnormalities are present in approximately 70% of FA patients and include: café au lait spots or hypopigmentation; short stature; radial ray defects; eye defects such as microphthalmia; malformations of the kidney, genitalia, heart, gastrointestinal tract, ears, and feet. Currently, 16 genes have been identified that, when mutated, can cause FA. The first step in FA diagnosis is to perform a breakage analysis on peripheral blood. However, some ...

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Index of Suspicion Physical appearance The most frequent characteristic birth defects in FA, in descending frequency from approximately 50 to 20 percent, include skin hyperpigmentation and café au lait spots; short stature; abnormal thumbs and radii; abnormal head, eyes, kidneys, and ears. These data are from 1,865 case reports in the literature (Alter, unpublished) and are biased by under- and over-reporting because cases in the literature tend to focus on the unusual or more sensational findings. Appropriate plans for stem cell transplantation should be in place, as adverse changes may evolve rapidly. 3. , transient response to an acute infection or suppression secondary to medication) require evaluation with 56 Fanconi Anemia: Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management a complete blood count and bone marrow exam with cytogenetics. Such patients warrant continued close monitoring with complete blood counts every 1-2 months and a marrow exam with cytogenetics every 1-6 months. Appropriate plans ...

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is one of the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, but represent only one percent of all gastrointestinal tumors. These non-epithelial cell connective tissue tumors (sarcoma) develop in the muscularis propria layer (deep to the luminal mucosa and submucosa) of the intestinal wall.. Most tumors develop in the stomach (70%) with others developing in the small intestine (20%), colon and rectum (5%), and esophagus (,5%). (Int J Colorectal Dis 2012;27[6]:689.) Tumors develop from the autonomic abdominal pacemaker cells - the interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) - with most being from sporadic mutation in the c-kit gene, a receptor for a stem cell growth factor. (Int J Surg Pathol 2002;10[2]:81.) Familial mutation does occur, and in some cases is associated with skin hyperpigmentation changes. Of note, patients with neurofibromatosis type I (NF1) have a high incidence of GISTs.. Patients may have vague complaints of abdominal pain and ...

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The Gilbert Family Foundations Gene Therapy Initiative funds researchers at UAB exploring developmental and curative therapies for NF1. Four researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Med...