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Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor historical perspective

Introduction

Overview

Overview

NF1-like cutaneous tumor syndromes appeared in the literature in 1880s, when Friedrich von Recklinghausen published seminal observations detailing cutaneous tumors comprised of both neuronal and fibroblastic tissue finally termed as neurofibromas. In 2006, Yang et al demonstrated a critical neurofibroma microenvironment interaction that includes SCF-stimulated Nf1+/− mast cells potentiating Nf1+/− fibroblast functions.

Historical Perspective

Historical Perspective

  • In 18th century, NF1-like cutaneous tumor syndromes appeared in the literature. [1]
  • In 1880s, Friedrich von Recklinghausen published seminal observations detailing cutaneous tumors comprised of both neuronal and fibroblastic tissue finally termed as neurofibromas.
  • In 2006, Yang et al demonstrated a critical neurofibroma microenvironment interaction that includes SCF-stimulated Nf1+/− mast cells potentiating Nf1+/− fibroblast functions. [2]
References

References

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Marjan Khan M.B.B.S.[2]