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Table 2 Radiological characteristics of the MPNST cases

From: Surgical management of craniospinal axis malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors: a single-institution experience and literature review

Characteristic

No. of cases

Size

  ≤ 3 cm

4

  > 3 cm

4

Shape

 Oval

4

 Dumbbell

2

 Irregular

2

Border of the tumor

 Well defined

6

 Poorly defined

2

Magnetic resonance imaging findings

T1-weighted sequence

  Hyperintense

1

  Isointense

3

  Hypointense

4

T2-weighted sequence

  Hyperintense

4

  Isointense

3

  Heterogenous

1

Contrast enhancement

 Yes

7

 No

1

Bone erosion

 Yes

2

 No

6