title: Intraosseous primary malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the calcaneus: an unusual case and review of literature.
abstract: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are uncommon sarcomas that originate from a peripheral nerve or neurofibroma either spontaneously or in association with neurofibromatosis type 1. MPNSTs account for approximately 5% of all soft tissue malignancies. The tumor is commonly seen in the extremities and trunk. Most of these tumors are high-grade with the potential to recur and metastasize. Common metastatic sites include the lungs, bone, and pleura. Primary intraosseous MPNST is rare, and the diagnosis of intraosseous MPNST, especially in an unusual location is difficult because of its cellular origin, histomorphological similarities with other sarcomas, and bone is the most common site for metastasis. We report an unusual case of MPNST of the calcaneus in a young male.
authors.forename: Gaurav Pratap Singh
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Gahlot
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Asit Ranjan
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Mridha
authors.forename: Devajit
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nath
authors.forename: Shah Alam
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: Shivanand
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gamanagatti
mesh_terms: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000032:analysis; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology*; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007633:Keratins / Q000032:analysis; D008297:Male; D008853:Microscopy; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology*; D011859:Radiography; D014746:Vimentin / Q000032:analysis; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D014746:Vimentin; D007633:Keratins