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Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic

Medical Definition: A benign, rapidly growing, deeply pigmented tumor of the jaw and occasionally of other sites, consisting of an infiltrating mass of cells arranged in an alveolar pattern, and occurring almost exclusively in infants. Its source of origin is in dispute, the various theories giving rise to its several names. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Guide Notes: /blood supply /chem /secret /ultrastruct permitted; coord IM with precoord organ/neopl term (IM)
Previously Indexed: Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal (1966-1993)

Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic Medical Definitions and Terms

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