Mediastinal Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor that arises from the mediastinum. It may be associated with neurofibromatosis. It often spreads to the lungs or pleura.

**Synonyms:** - MPNST of Mediastinum - MPNST of the Mediastinum - Malignant Mediastinal Peripheral Nerve Sheath Neoplasm - Malignant Mediastinal Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor - Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Neoplasm of Mediastinum - Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Neoplasm of the Mediastinum - Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor of Mediastinum - Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor of the Mediastinum - Mediastinal MPNST