Neuroectodermal neoplasm
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Template:Infobox medical condition (new) A neuroectodermal neoplasm is a neoplasm or tumor of the neuroectoderm.[1] They are most commonly tumors in the central or peripheral nervous system.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Tumors exhibiting neuroectodermal differentiation are classified into two main groups:[2]
- Group I tumors/neoplasms: neuroendocrine carcinomas. These show predominantly epithelial differentiation. They include pituitary adenoma and carcinoid tumor
- Group II tumors/neoplasms: nonepithelial neuroectodermal neoplasms. These are predominantly neural in origin. They include malignant melanoma, olfactory neuroblastoma and Ewing's sarcoma.
References
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- ↑ Neuroectodermal tumor entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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