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Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy—A report of two cases.

Authors :
Gandhi, Premdeep
Khanna, Shikha
Singh, Virendra
Gupta, Ambika
Source :
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra; Sep2011, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p140-142, 3p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Abstract: The melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is a rare childhood neoplasm with a classical clinical presentation. It appears as a rapidly enlarging pigmented mass in the upper jaw and can be easily mistaken for a malignant neoplasm. Although possessing an aggressive growth rate and radiographic appearance, the MNTI almost always behaves in a benign fashion and can be treated with local excision. However, few cases of malignant transformation and recurrences have been reported in literature and that makes follow-up very important. This paper describes two cases of MNTI with classical histological presentation. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18714048
Volume :
6
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
65231343
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedex.2010.05.009