Neuroectodermal neoplasm
| Neuroectodermal tumor | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oncology |
A neuroectodermal tumor is a tumor of the neuroectoderm.[1] They are most commonly tumors in the central or peripheral nervous system.
Tumors exhibiting neuroectodermal differentiation are calssified into two main groups:[2]
- Group I tumors: neuroendocrine carcinomas. These show predominantly epithelial differentiation. They include pituitary adenoma and carcinoid tumor
- Group II tumors: nonepithelial neuroectodermal neoplasms. These are predominantly neural in origin. They include malignant melanoma, olfactory neuroblastoma and Ewing's sarcoma.
References
- ^ Neuroectodermal tumor entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
- ^ Mills, Stacey E (2002). "Neuroectodermal Neoplasms of the Head and Neck with Emphasis on Neuroendocrine Carcinomas". Modern Pathology. 15 (3): 264–278. doi:10.1038/modpathol.3880522. ISSN 0893-3952.
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