Abstract
Peripheral nerve sheath tumors (PNSTs) are neoplasms derived from neoplastic Schwann cells or their precursors. Whereas benign PNSTs are relatively common and considered curable lesions, their malignant counterparts are rare but highly aggressive and require early diagnosis and treatment. MR imaging has been the modality of choice for noninvasive evaluation of PNSTs. This article discusses the features of PNSTs in conventional and advanced MR imaging, and it emphasizes the features that help differentiate benign and malignant variants.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 179-190 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2015 |
Keywords
- diffusion tensor imaging
- diffusion-weighted imaging
- magnetic resonance imaging
- magnetic resonance neurography
- peripheral nerve sheath tumor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging