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Papillary Tumor of the Pineal Region
A rare tumor that arises from the pineal region and affects adults. It is characterized by the presence of neuroepithelial cells and a papillary architecture. Electron microscopic studies suggest ependymal differentiation. The clinical course is variable. (NCI Thesaurus)
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