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Review
. 2017 Mar;57(3):204-212.
doi: 10.1007/s00117-017-0215-1.

[Tumors of peripheral nerves]

[Article in German]
Michael Ho  1 , Amelie M Lutz  2
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Review

[Tumors of peripheral nerves]

[Article in German]
Michael Ho et al. Radiologe. 2017 Mar.

Abstract

Background: Differentiation between malignant and benign tumors of peripheral nerves in the early stages is challenging; however, due to the unfavorable prognosis of malignant tumors early identification is required.

Objectives: To show the possibilities for detection, differential diagnosis and clinical management of peripheral nerve tumors by imaging appearance in magnetic resonance (MR) neurography.

Material and methods: Review of current literature available in PubMed and MEDLINE, supplemented by the authors' own observations in clinical practice.

Results: Although not pathognomonic, several imaging features have been reported for a differentiation between distinct peripheral nerve tumors.

Conclusion: The use of MR neurography enables detection and initial differential diagnosis in tumors of peripheral nerves. Furthermore, it plays an important role in clinical follow-up, targeted biopsy and surgical planning.

Keywords: Imaging features; MR neurography; Nerve sheath tumors; Neurofibromatosis; Soft tissue neoplasms.

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