Neurocytoma

Neurocytoma is a type of nervous system benign tumor which is primarily derived from nervous tissue.[1] This is in contrast to the gliomas (such as oligodendroglioma), which are derived from glial cells, and not from nervous tissue.

Neurocytoma
Other namesNeuroepithelioma
SpecialtyNeurology/oncology

See also

References
  1. "neurocytoma" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary






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