dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor


dys·em·bry·o·plas·tic neu·ro·ep·i·the·li·al tu·mor

a rare low-grade neoplasm most frequently seen in children and associated with seizures and cortical dysplasia; the often multinodular, multicystic tumor is composed of oligodendrogliallike cells with accompanying neurons.

dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor

Abbreviation: DNET
A benign mass of misshapen brain cells. DNETs are a relatively rare cause of seizures in children and adolescents. See also: tumor