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'''Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour''' is a type of [[brain tumour]] that arises from the [[oligodendrocyte]], a type of brain [[cell (biology)|cell]]. | '''Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour''' is a type of [[brain tumour]] that arises from the [[oligodendrocyte]], a type of brain [[cell (biology)|cell]]. | ||
Revision as of 19:48, 6 October 2015
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: DNT; DNET
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.