Preferred Label : Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor;
NCIt synonyms : Desmoplastic Small Round-Cell Tumor; Desmoplastic Small Round-Cell Neoplasm; DSRCT; Polyphenotypic Small Round Cell Tumor;
NCIt related terms : Desmoplas. small round cell tumor;
NCIt definition : An aggressive malignant soft tissue neoplasm of uncertain differentiation. It 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. The prognosis
is usually poor.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A rare, aggressive cancer that usually affects young males and usually
is located in the abdomen.;