Melanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy: A Case Image.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101304010 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1936-0568 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 1936055X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Head Neck Pathol Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: June 2011- : New York : Springer Science+ Business Media
      Original Publication: Secaucus, NJ : Humana Press
    • Subject Terms:
      Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic*/diagnosis ; Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic*/pathology ; Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic*/surgery; Humans ; Infant ; Cheek/pathology ; Maxilla/pathology
    • Abstract:
      Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is a rare benign neoplasm that can be mistaken for malignancies due to its unfamiliarity among clinicians and aggressive clinical appearance. We herein contributed by reporting an additional case of MNTI characterized by an extensive extraoral protrusion in a 2-month-old infant. The lesion involved the anterior maxilla, cheek, and infraorbital region, resulting the displacement of the nose to the contralateral side, and measuring approximately 10 cm in size. Surgical resection of the lesion was performed. After a 6-month follow-up, the patient has shown no evidence of recurrence. The rapid growth and aggressive behavior of MNTI emphasize the importance of an early diagnosis and prompt intervention in order to achieve favorable outcomes.
      (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)
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    • Grant Information:
      FAPERJ - E-26/201.289/2022 Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Infant; Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor; Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy; Neoplasm; Oral mucosa
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20240308 Date Completed: 20240311 Latest Revision: 20240424
    • Publication Date:
      20240424
    • Accession Number:
      PMC10923755
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/s12105-024-01619-4
    • Accession Number:
      38456974