Adult peripheral neuroepithelioma in Meckel's cave.
A case of peripheral neuroepithelioma arising from the trigeminal nerve in Meckel's cave is presented. The discussion emphasizes the pathological criteria for the diagnosis of a peripheral neuroepithelioma and the current controversy about the classification of this and related tumors.
Midroni
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Department of Neurology, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Dhanani
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Gray
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Tucker
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Bilbao
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D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018241:Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive, Peripheral / Q000473:pathology*; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000209:etiology