Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor in a newborn.
Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is an uncommon, fast-growing, pigmented neoplasm of neural crest origin; it primarily affects the maxilla of the infants during the first year of life. Approximately 200 instances of this tumor are reported in the medical literature. We present a case of newborn with MNTI on the left maxillary alveolar ridge. The patient underwent complete surgical resection without maxillectomy. There has been no recurrence in a follow-up period of 1 year. The diagnostic features and management alternatives of MNTI are discussed.
Tan
Onder
O
Ataturk University, Medical Faculty, Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey. drondertan@yahoo.com
Atik
Bekir
B
Ugras
Serdar
S
D000539:Alveolar Process; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D017600:Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic / Q000601:surgery*; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures