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Embryonal tumor with abundant neuropil and true rosettes: morphological, immunohistochemical, ultrastructural and molecular study of a case showing features of medulloepithelioma and areas of mesenchymal and epithelial differentiation.
Neuropathology : official journal of the Japanese Society of Neuropathology - 1 Feb 2010
Buccoliero Anna Maria, Castiglione Francesca, Rossi Degl'Innocenti Duccio, Franchi Alessandro, Paglierani Milena, Sanzo Massimiliano, Cetica Valentina, Giunti Laura, Sardi Iacopo, Genitori Lorenzo, Taddei Gian Luigi
Abstract excerpt
Embryonal tumors are a group of malignant neoplasms that most commonly affect the pediatric population. Embryonal tumor with abundant neuropil and true rosettes is a recently recognized rare tumor. It is composed of neurocytes and undifferentiated neuroepithelial cells arranged in clusters, cords and several types of rosettes in a prominent neuropil-rich background. We describe a new case of this tumor. The...
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