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CASE 41: Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor Located in the Hip
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A patient presented with swelling and pain behind the hip. Physical examination and radiological tests revealed a soft tissue mass, and a needle biopsy revealed a soft tissue sarcoma.Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumorThe diagnosis was made, and following radiotherapy, the tumor was removed with clean margins.
Preoperative view: Tumor tissue with irregular borders, heterogeneous appearance, and peripheral edema is observed in the gluteal region.
During the operation: The boundaries of the tumor, the incision line, the clinical appearance of the removed tumor, the space created after tumor removal, and the sciatic nerve are visible.
