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  • Title: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour in the maxilla associated with von Recklinghausen's disease.
    Author: Muraki Y, Tateishi A, Tominaga K, Fukuda J, Haneji T, Iwata Y.
    Journal: Oral Dis; 1999 Jul; 5(3):250-2. PubMed ID: 10483073.
    Abstract:
    Malignant transformation of neurofibromatosis is one of the most serious complications of von Recklinghausen's disease (VRD). The most common associated malignancy is the malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (MPNST). Few cases of MPNST associated with VRD in the maxillary region have been reported. This report describes a rare case of MPNST in the maxilla and the aggressive nature of MPNST associated with VRD.
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