Malignant melanocytic neoplasm of the peripheral nerve sheath

MONDO:0003863

A rare variant of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor. It is characterized by the presence of malignant cells that contain melanin.

Also known as: malignant melanocytic neoplasm of peripheral nerve sheath, malignant melanocytic neoplasm of the peripheral nerve sheath, malignant melanocytic peripheral nerve sheath tumor, malignant melanocytic peripheral nerve sheath tumour, malignant melanotic peripheral nerve sheath tumor, malignant melanotic peripheral nerve sheath tumour, melanocytic MPNST, melanotic malignant nerve sheath tumour

2916 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Malignant melanocytic neoplasm of the peripheral nerve sheath itself.

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Sub-types of Malignant melanocytic neoplasm of the peripheral nerve sheath

Including sub-types (2916) Tagged with Malignant melanocytic neoplasm of the peripheral nerve sheath (1)

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New hope for rare childhood cancer: drug cocktail aims to shrink tumors and prevent return

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This study is for children and young adults (up to age 30) with a rare type of soft tissue cancer called non-rhabdomyosarcoma. It tests whether adding the drugs pazopanib and selinexor to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes. Participants receive treatment tailored to their…

Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC

Malignant melanocytic neoplasm of the peripheral nerve sheath

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New hope for rare childhood cancer: drug cocktail aims to shrink tumors and prevent return