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What is an epitheloid malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor?
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Malignant Periph. N.: Also called Malignant Schwannoma or Neurosarcoma, is a connective tissue cancer of connective tissue surrounding the nerves. Exists in 50% of ones with Neurofibromatosis. Treatment is wide resection by surgery, Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy.
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