From: Peroneal nerve: Normal anatomy and pathologic findings on routine MRI of the knee
Schwannoma-specific features | Neurofibroma-specific features | Non-specific features benign PNST | Malignant PNST |
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 |  | Peripherally or centrally entering and exiting nerve | Size >5 cm |
Fascicular appearance on T2-WI | Â | Cystic areas On T2-WI | Heterogeneous appearance on T2-WI and T1-WI |
Thin hyperintense rim on T2-WI | Target sign on T2-WI | Â | Infiltrative margin |
Diffuse enhancement on contrast-enhanced T1-WI | Central enhancement on contrast-enhanced T1-WI | Peripheral enhancement on fat-suppressed contrast-enhanced T1-WI | Heterogeneous enhancement on contrast-enhanced T1-WI |