Term Name: desmoplastic small round cell tumor
Synonyms: desmoplastic small round-cell neoplasm
Definition: A small cell sarcoma that is characterized by a recurrent chromosomal translocation t(11;22)(p13;q12) and the presence of small round cells in a desmoplastic stroma. It usually affects children and young adults. The most common site of involvement is the abdomen. Patients usually present with abdominal distention, pain, ascites, and a palpable abdominal mass.
Ontology: Human Disease [DOID:6785]   ( DOID:6785 )

Relationships
is a type of: small cell sarcoma