Embryoma
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| Embryooma | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Embryonal tumor |
| Specialty | Oncology |
Embryoma is a mass of rapidly growing cells believed to originate in embryonic (fetal) tissue.[1] Embryonal tumors may be benign or malignant, and include neuroblastomas and Wilms tumors. Also called embryoma. Embryomas have been defined as: "Adult neoplasms expressing one or more embryo-exclusive genes."[citation needed]
Embryomas can appear in the lungs.[2]
It is not a precise term, and it is not commonly used in modern medical literature. Embryomas have been defined as: "Adult neoplasms expressing one or more embryo-exclusive genes".[citation needed]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ "embryoma" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Embryonal tumor entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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