Neoplasms, Neuroepithelial

**Definition:** Neoplasms composed of neuroepithelial cells, which have the capacity to differentiate into NEURONS, oligodendrocytes, and ASTROCYTES. The majority of craniospinal tumors are of neuroepithelial origin. (From Dev Biol 1998 Aug 1;200(1):1-5)

**Tree numbers:** - C04.557.465.625.600 - C04.557.470.670 - C04.557.580.625.600

**Synonyms:** - Neuroepithelial Neoplasms - Neuroepithelial Tumors