Primitive neuroectodermal tumor in a child with tuberous sclerosis.

Hindman, B W; Gill, H K; Zuppan, C W · Skeletal Radiol · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The case of a 13-year-old boy with tuberous sclerosis and primitive neuroectodermal tumor of bone is presented. A pathogenetic association between these two entities is postulated, the unifying underlying mechanism being a maldevelopment of the neural crest, or neurocristopathy.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy