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Neuroepithelial, Perineurial, and Schwann Cell Neoplasm

MedGen UID:
277412
•Concept ID:
C1334956
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Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Neural Neoplasm; Neural Tumor

Definition

A morphologic category that includes neoplasms arising from cells that form and support the nervous system. Such neoplasms include neuroepithelial cell neoplasms and neoplasms that arise from the perineural sheaths (perineurial cell neoplasms and Schwann cell neoplasms). [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVNeuroepithelial, Perineurial, and Schwann Cell Neoplasm

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