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Blastoma
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C8997

A rare embryonal neoplasm affecting children. It is associated with DICER1 gene mutation. This category includes pituitary gland blastoma and pleuropulmonary blastoma.

Exact Synonyms
Blastoma, NOS
Blastoma
embryoma
Embryoma
class Information
ALT_DEFINITION

A mass of rapidly growing cells that begins in embryonic (fetal) tissue. Embryomas may be benign or malignant, and include neuroblastomas and Wilms tumors.

code

C8997

Contributing_Source

GDC

ICD-O-3_Code

8981/3

Legacy Concept Name

Blastoma

Maps_To
  • 8000/3
  • Blastoma, NOS
Neoplastic_Status

Malignant

Preferred_Name

Blastoma

Semantic_Type

Neoplastic Process

UMLS_CUI

C0936282

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