peripheral neuroectodermal tumor

peripheral neuroectodermal tumor
(PNET) a primitive neuroectodermal tumor occurring outside of the central nervous system, such as on a limb, the pelvis, or the chest wall; seen most often in adolescents and young adults, frequently with widespread metastases.

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