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what is the embryologic basis

  #2

-It arises frm remnants of primitive streak which normally degenerates n disappears.
-contains various ts(bone, nerve, hair) bcoz it is derived frm pluripotent cells of primitive streak.
-more common in females.
-malignant transformation can occur
-must be removed by 6 mths of age.

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  #3

i am not sure about malignant transformation but rest are the commone reasonings.







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