Melanotic neuroectodermal tumour of infancy.
The melanotic neuroectodermal tumour of infancy is a rare, pigmented neoplasm that most frequently arises from the anterior maxillary alveolar ridge. It presents in the first few months of life, and usually follows a benign course. A classical case is presented and the clinical, radiological and pathological characteristics are discussed. The importance of early conservative surgical excision is emphasized with, in general, a good prognosis. This tumour, which many otolaryngologists may not be familiar with, should be included in the differential diagnosis of head and neck neoplasms in infants and young children.
Irving
R M
RM
Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, Hospital for Sick Children.
Parikh
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Coumbe
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Albert
D M
DM
D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D017600:Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic / Q000473:pathology*; D018242:Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive / Q000601:surgery; D011379:Prognosis