Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor: Difference between revisions
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==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
It falls into Grade I of the [[World Health Organization|WHO]] classification of brain | It falls into Grade I of the [[World Health Organization|WHO]] classification of [[brain tumour]]s. | ||
==Natural History, Prognosis and Complications== | ==Natural History, Prognosis and Complications== |
Revision as of 14:22, 11 September 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: DNT
Overview
Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour is a type of brain tumour that arises from the oligodendrocyte, a type of brain cell.
Classification
It falls into Grade I of the WHO classification of brain tumours.
Natural History, Prognosis and Complications
It generally, has a good prognosis.[1]
Treatment
Treatment of DNTs is surgical resection.
References
- ↑ Salah Uddin ABM, Jarmi T. Oligodendroglioma. eMedicine.com. URL: http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic281.htm. Accessed on: April 9, 2007.