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World J Clin Oncol. Oct 10, 2015; 6(5): 179-183
Published online Oct 10, 2015. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v6.i5.179
Published online Oct 10, 2015. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v6.i5.179
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of proximal third tibia
Arunkumar Rao, Pawan Rajurkar, Vishav Goyal, Nikhil Dokrimare, Department of Orthopedics, Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Medical College, Latur 413512, Maharashtra, India
Sachin B Ingle, Department of Pathology, Secretary Research and Development and Institutional Review Board, Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Medical College, Latur 413531, Maharashtra, India
Author contributions: Rao A and Rajurkar P designed the study; Goyal V and Dokrimare N prepared the first draft of the manuscript; Ingle SB carried outthe pathological diagnosis, and critically revised the intellectual content of the manuscript and gave itfinal approval.
Institutional review board statement: Approved by Institutional Review board of Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences and Research,Medical College, Latur.
Informed consent statement: As we are not disclosing theidentity of the patient, it wasnot needed.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors clear that they have no any conflicts of interests to be declared.
Correspondence to: Sachin B Ingle, Professor, Department of Pathology, Secretary Research and Development and Institutional Review Board, Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Medical College, Vishwanathpuram, Ambajogai Road, Latur 413531, Maharashtra, India. dr.sachiningle@gmail.com
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Received: February 7, 2015
Peer-review started: February 8, 2015
First decision: May 14, 2015
Revised: June 8, 2015
Accepted: June 18, 2015
Article in press: June 19, 2015
Published online: October 10, 2015
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Peer-review started: February 8, 2015
First decision: May 14, 2015
Revised: June 8, 2015
Accepted: June 18, 2015
Article in press: June 19, 2015
Published online: October 10, 2015
Processing time: 248 Days and 0.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: In cases of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the tibia, fine needle aspiration cytology/core biopsy can be used as an effective tool to achieve the correct pathological diagnosis. In such cases, en bloc resection is the treatment of choice. Adjuvant radiotherapy/chemotherapy plays a vital role in achieving a good outcome.