Differences in MMP-2 Expression in High- and Low-Grade MPNST and its Correlation with Prognostic Factors

• Published in: Mutiara Medika Vol. 21; no. 2; pp. 71 - 78
• Main Authors: Hardini, Niniek, Siregar, Nurjati Chairani, Wuyung, Puspita Eka
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta 08.07.2021
• Subjects: low-grade mpnst and high-grade mpnst; mmp-2; prognostic factors

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a soft tissue sarcoma, which is difficult to distinguish from other spindle cell sarcomas. MPNST is hostile, with a high recurrence, and tends to metastasize hematogenously, especially to the lungs. A phase of the metastasis is a degradation of the...