Myxoid glioneuronal tumor
Myxoid glioneuronal tumor
Definition
A central nervous system benign neoplasm that is characterized by a dinucleotide mutation at codon 385 of the PDGFR gene. It usually occurs in the septum pellucidum but has also been described in the corpus callosum and periventricular white matter of the lateral ventricle. It is composed of oligodendrocyte-like cells in a prominent myxoid stroma.
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |