Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour of the trigeminal nerve: case report and literature review

Abstract

Although all trigeminal nerve schwannomas are uncommon, malignant schwannomas are extraordinarily rare. We describe a patient who presented with clinical and radiological features of a trigeminal schwannoma; however, pathological analysis showed a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (WHO Grade IV). We discuss these extremely rare tumours and their management.

Key words:

• Trigeminal nerve
• malignant
• schwannoma
• malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour

Acknowledgements

Authors thank Kristin Kraus for all of her editorial support and assistance in preparing the paper.

Declaration of interest:

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.