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Central Nervous System (CNS) Embryonal Tumors

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Central nervous system (CNS) embryonal tumors are a group of rare, fast-growing tumors that originate from embryonic cells in the brain and spinal cord. These tumors primarily affect children and can cause various neurological symptoms depending on their location and size.

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