Malignant triton tumor

Malignant Triton Tumor

Malignant Triton Tumor (pronunciation: ma-lig-nant try-ton too-mor) is a rare subtype of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) that contains rhabdomyoblasts. The term "Triton" is derived from the Greek mythology character Triton, who was a merman with the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish, symbolizing the hybrid nature of this tumor.

Etymology

The term "Malignant Triton Tumor" was first coined by Masson in 1932. The name "Triton" is derived from Greek mythology, where Triton was a merman with the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish. This symbolizes the hybrid nature of the tumor, which contains both nerve sheath cells and rhabdomyoblasts.

Definition

A Malignant Triton Tumor is a rare and aggressive type of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) that contains rhabdomyoblasts. Rhabdomyoblasts are immature cells that can develop into skeletal muscle cells. This tumor is often associated with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on nerve tissue.

Related Terms

• Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST)
• Rhabdomyoblast
• Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)
• Triton

See Also

• Cancer
• Tumor
• Neurofibromatosis
• Oncology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Malignant triton tumor
• Wikipedia's article - Malignant triton tumor

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