Rare-36. Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors: A Review of Clinical and Molecular Characteristics, and Outcome in a Pediatric Population at a Single Center
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Neuronal and mixed neuro-glial tumors of the central nervous system (CNS) are relatively rare. Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor (DNET) is a benign, rare, slow-growing tumor, but in many cases is associated with intractable epilepsy.
OBJECTIVE
To report the experience with DNET at a single free-standing children’s institution.
METHODS
A retros… Show more
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